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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.55, 7,370.19 and 3,102.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.55, 7,370.19 and 3,102.26 is: 4,280.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.55 : 7,370.19 = 3,102.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.55/7,370.19 = 3,102.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.55x = 7,370.19 × 3,102.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.55x = 22,864,245.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,864,245.63/5,341.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,280.45

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