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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.82, 7,348.96 and 3,057.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.82, 7,348.96 and 3,057.06 is: 4,219.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.82 : 7,348.96 = 3,057.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.82/7,348.96 = 3,057.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.82x = 7,348.96 × 3,057.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.82x = 22,466,201.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,466,201.70/5,324.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,219.15

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