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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,290.76, 7,298.03 and 3,498.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,290.76, 7,298.03 and 3,498.26 is: 4,825.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,290.76 : 7,298.03 = 3,498.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,290.76/7,298.03 = 3,498.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,290.76x = 7,298.03 × 3,498.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,290.76x = 25,530,378.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,530,378.68/5,290.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,825.46

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