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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,351.55, 7,385.70 and 3,082.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,351.55, 7,385.70 and 3,082.97 is: 4,254.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,351.55 : 7,385.70 = 3,082.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,351.55/7,385.70 = 3,082.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,351.55x = 7,385.70 × 3,082.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,351.55x = 22,769,909.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,769,909.99/5,351.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.82

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