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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.88, 7,315.65 and 3,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.88, 7,315.65 and 3,204 is: 4,422.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.88 : 7,315.65 = 3,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.88/7,315.65 = 3,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.88x = 7,315.65 × 3,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.88x = 23,439,342.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,439,342.60/5,299.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,422.62

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