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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,274.42, 7,279.11 and 2,916.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,274.42, 7,279.11 and 2,916.78 is: 4,025.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,274.42 : 7,279.11 = 2,916.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,274.42/7,279.11 = 2,916.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,274.42x = 7,279.11 × 2,916.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,274.42x = 21,231,562.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,231,562.47/5,274.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,025.38

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