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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,274.68, 7,278.26 and 2,916.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,274.68, 7,278.26 and 2,916.83 is: 4,024.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,274.68 : 7,278.26 = 2,916.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,274.68/7,278.26 = 2,916.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,274.68x = 7,278.26 × 2,916.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,274.68x = 21,229,450.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,229,450.73/5,274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.79

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