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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.96, 7,270.96 and 2,878.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.96, 7,270.96 and 2,878.94 is: 3,972.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.96 : 7,270.96 = 2,878.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.96/7,270.96 = 2,878.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.96x = 7,270.96 × 2,878.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.96x = 20,932,657.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,932,657.58/5,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.83

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