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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,274.32, 7,278.38 and 2,916.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,274.32, 7,278.38 and 2,916.44 is: 4,024.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,274.32 : 7,278.38 = 2,916.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,274.32/7,278.38 = 2,916.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,274.32x = 7,278.38 × 2,916.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,274.32x = 21,226,958.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,226,958.57/5,274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.59

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