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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.65, 7,291.43 and 3,045.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.65, 7,291.43 and 3,045.52 is: 4,202.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.65 : 7,291.43 = 3,045.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.65/7,291.43 = 3,045.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.65x = 7,291.43 × 3,045.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.65x = 22,206,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,206,185.28/5,283.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.81

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