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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.96, 7,274.40 and 2,913.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.96, 7,274.40 and 2,913.56 is: 4,020.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.96 : 7,274.40 = 2,913.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.96/7,274.40 = 2,913.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.96x = 7,274.40 × 2,913.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.96x = 21,194,400.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,194,400.86/5,270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.98

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