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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.02, 7,291.08 and 3,045.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.02, 7,291.08 and 3,045.42 is: 4,202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.02 : 7,291.08 = 3,045.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.02/7,291.08 = 3,045.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.02x = 7,291.08 × 3,045.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.02x = 22,204,400.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,204,400.85/5,284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.18

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