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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.23, 7,327.31 and 3,041.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.23, 7,327.31 and 3,041.22 is: 4,196.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.23 : 7,327.31 = 3,041.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.23/7,327.31 = 3,041.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.23x = 7,327.31 × 3,041.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.23x = 22,283,951.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,283,951.00/5,310.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.42

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