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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.46, 7,307.83 and 3,057.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.46, 7,307.83 and 3,057.45 is: 4,219.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.46 : 7,307.83 = 3,057.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.46/7,307.83 = 3,057.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.46x = 7,307.83 × 3,057.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.46x = 22,343,324.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,343,324.83/5,295.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,219.34

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