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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.40, 7,307.94 and 3,057.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.40, 7,307.94 and 3,057.28 is: 4,219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.40 : 7,307.94 = 3,057.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.40/7,307.94 = 3,057.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.40x = 7,307.94 × 3,057.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.40x = 22,342,418.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,342,418.80/5,295.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,219.21

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