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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,290.08, 7,298.52 and 3,051.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,290.08, 7,298.52 and 3,051.90 is: 4,210.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,290.08 : 7,298.52 = 3,051.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,290.08/7,298.52 = 3,051.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,290.08x = 7,298.52 × 3,051.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,290.08x = 22,274,353.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,274,353.19/5,290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.59

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