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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.80, 7,273.60 and 2,913.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.80, 7,273.60 and 2,913.04 is: 4,019.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.80 : 7,273.60 = 2,913.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.80/7,273.60 = 2,913.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.80x = 7,273.60 × 2,913.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.80x = 21,188,287.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,188,287.74/5,270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.94

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