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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,289.62, 7,299.74 and 3,051.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,289.62, 7,299.74 and 3,051.46 is: 4,211.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,289.62 : 7,299.74 = 3,051.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,289.62/7,299.74 = 3,051.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,289.62x = 7,299.74 × 3,051.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,289.62x = 22,274,831.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,274,831.11/5,289.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.04

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