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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.26, 7,307.79 and 3,057.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.26, 7,307.79 and 3,057.55 is: 4,219.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.26 : 7,307.79 = 3,057.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.26/7,307.79 = 3,057.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.26x = 7,307.79 × 3,057.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.26x = 22,343,896.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,343,896.78/5,295.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,219.60

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