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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270, 7,271.97 and 2,911.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270, 7,271.97 and 2,911.82 is: 4,017.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270 : 7,271.97 = 2,911.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270/7,271.97 = 2,911.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270x = 7,271.97 × 2,911.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270x = 21,174,667.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,174,667.69/5,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,017.96

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