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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,290.18, 7,300.68 and 3,021.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,290.18, 7,300.68 and 3,021.72 is: 4,170.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,290.18 : 7,300.68 = 3,021.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,290.18/7,300.68 = 3,021.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,290.18x = 7,300.68 × 3,021.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,290.18x = 22,060,574.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,060,574.27/5,290.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,170.10

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