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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,287.90, 7,297.78 and 3,050.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,287.90, 7,297.78 and 3,050.14 is: 4,209.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,287.90 : 7,297.78 = 3,050.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,287.90/7,297.78 = 3,050.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,287.90x = 7,297.78 × 3,050.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,287.90x = 22,259,250.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,259,250.69/5,287.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.47

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