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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,271.96, 7,274.94 and 2,914.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,271.96, 7,274.94 and 2,914.04 is: 4,021.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,271.96 : 7,274.94 = 2,914.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,271.96/7,274.94 = 2,914.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,271.96x = 7,274.94 × 2,914.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,271.96x = 21,199,466.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,199,466.16/5,271.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.17

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