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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.36, 7,292.22 and 3,046.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.36, 7,292.22 and 3,046.33 is: 4,203.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.36 : 7,292.22 = 3,046.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.36/7,292.22 = 3,046.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.36x = 7,292.22 × 3,046.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.36x = 22,214,475.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,214,475.09/5,284.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.82

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