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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.55, 7,328.46 and 3,072.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.55, 7,328.46 and 3,072.52 is: 4,240.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.55 : 7,328.46 = 3,072.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.55/7,328.46 = 3,072.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.55x = 7,328.46 × 3,072.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.55x = 22,516,839.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,516,839.92/5,310.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.02

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