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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.68, 7,270.14 and 2,910.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.68, 7,270.14 and 2,910.84 is: 4,016.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.68 : 7,270.14 = 2,910.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.68/7,270.14 = 2,910.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.68x = 7,270.14 × 2,910.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.68x = 21,162,214.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,162,214.32/5,268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.61

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