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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.19, 7,275.59 and 2,914.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.19, 7,275.59 and 2,914.31 is: 4,021.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.19 : 7,275.59 = 2,914.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.19/7,275.59 = 2,914.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.19x = 7,275.59 × 2,914.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.19x = 21,203,339.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,203,339.24/5,272.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.73

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