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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.80, 7,292.52 and 3,046.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.80, 7,292.52 and 3,046.23 is: 4,203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.80 : 7,292.52 = 3,046.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.80/7,292.52 = 3,046.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.80x = 7,292.52 × 3,046.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.80x = 22,214,693.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,214,693.20/5,284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.51

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