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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.16, 7,270.07 and 2,910.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.16, 7,270.07 and 2,910.30 is: 4,016.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.16 : 7,270.07 = 2,910.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.16/7,270.07 = 2,910.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.16x = 7,270.07 × 2,910.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.16x = 21,158,108.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,158,108.34/5,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.22

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