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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.26, 7,275.71 and 2,914.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.26, 7,275.71 and 2,914.40 is: 4,021.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.26 : 7,275.71 = 2,914.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.26/7,275.71 = 2,914.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.26x = 7,275.71 × 2,914.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.26x = 21,204,278.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,204,278.27/5,272.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.86

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