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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.78, 7,907.72 and 2,931.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.78, 7,907.72 and 2,931.12 is: 4,399.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.78 : 7,907.72 = 2,931.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.78/7,907.72 = 2,931.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.78x = 7,907.72 × 2,931.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.78x = 23,178,461.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,178,461.59/5,268.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.21

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