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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.86, 7,271 and 2,911

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.86, 7,271 and 2,911 is: 4,017.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.86 : 7,271 = 2,911 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.86/7,271 = 2,911/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.86x = 7,271 × 2,911
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.86x = 21,165,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,165,881/5,268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,017.17

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