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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,340.55, 7,368.81 and 3,101.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,340.55, 7,368.81 and 3,101.26 is: 4,279.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,340.55 : 7,368.81 = 3,101.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,340.55/7,368.81 = 3,101.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,340.55x = 7,368.81 × 3,101.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,340.55x = 22,852,595.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,852,595.70/5,340.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.07

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