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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.53, 7,910.34 and 2,932.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.53, 7,910.34 and 2,932.87 is: 4,401.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.53 : 7,910.34 = 2,932.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.53/7,910.34 = 2,932.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.53x = 7,910.34 × 2,932.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.53x = 23,199,998.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,199,998.88/5,270.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.83

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