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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.05, 7,269.53 and 2,910

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.05, 7,269.53 and 2,910 is: 4,015.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.05 : 7,269.53 = 2,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.05/7,269.53 = 2,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.05x = 7,269.53 × 2,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.05x = 21,154,339.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,154,339.58/5,268.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.60

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