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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.49, 7,316.88 and 3,064.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.49, 7,316.88 and 3,064.19 is: 4,228.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.49 : 7,316.88 = 3,064.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.49/7,316.88 = 3,064.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.49x = 7,316.88 × 3,064.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.49x = 22,420,310.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,420,310.53/5,302.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.26

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