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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,274.48, 7,278.54 and 2,916.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,274.48, 7,278.54 and 2,916.57 is: 4,024.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,274.48 : 7,278.54 = 2,916.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,274.48/7,278.54 = 2,916.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,274.48x = 7,278.54 × 2,916.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,274.48x = 21,228,371.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,228,371.41/5,274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.73

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