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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,304.60, 7,320.92 and 3,036.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,304.60, 7,320.92 and 3,036.15 is: 4,190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,304.60 : 7,320.92 = 3,036.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,304.60/7,320.92 = 3,036.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,304.60x = 7,320.92 × 3,036.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,304.60x = 22,227,396.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,227,396.08/5,304.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.21

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