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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.54, 7,291.03 and 3,045.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.54, 7,291.03 and 3,045.28 is: 4,202.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.54 : 7,291.03 = 3,045.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.54/7,291.03 = 3,045.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.54x = 7,291.03 × 3,045.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.54x = 22,203,239.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,203,239.29/5,283.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.34

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