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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.60, 7,275.93 and 2,914.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.60, 7,275.93 and 2,914.60 is: 4,022.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.60 : 7,275.93 = 2,914.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.60/7,275.93 = 2,914.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.60x = 7,275.93 × 2,914.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.60x = 21,206,425.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,206,425.58/5,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.01

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