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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.48, 7,273.26 and 2,912.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.48, 7,273.26 and 2,912.60 is: 4,019.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.48 : 7,273.26 = 2,912.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.48/7,273.26 = 2,912.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.48x = 7,273.26 × 2,912.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.48x = 21,184,097.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,184,097.08/5,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.39

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