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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,290.82, 7,301.22 and 3,052.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,290.82, 7,301.22 and 3,052.52 is: 4,212.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,290.82 : 7,301.22 = 3,052.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,290.82/7,301.22 = 3,052.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,290.82x = 7,301.22 × 3,052.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,290.82x = 22,287,120.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,287,120.07/5,290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.41

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