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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.79, 7,318.81 and 3,289.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.79, 7,318.81 and 3,289.97 is: 4,538.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.79 : 7,318.81 = 3,289.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.79/7,318.81 = 3,289.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.79x = 7,318.81 × 3,289.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.79x = 24,078,665.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,078,665.34/5,305.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.19

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