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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.02, 7,269.84 and 2,910.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.02, 7,269.84 and 2,910.08 is: 4,015.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.02 : 7,269.84 = 2,910.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.02/7,269.84 = 2,910.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.02x = 7,269.84 × 2,910.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.02x = 21,155,815.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,155,815.99/5,268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.90

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