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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.77, 7,304.18 and 3,054.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.77, 7,304.18 and 3,054.74 is: 4,215.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.77 : 7,304.18 = 3,054.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.77/7,304.18 = 3,054.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.77x = 7,304.18 × 3,054.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.77x = 22,312,370.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,312,370.81/5,292.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215.63

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