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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,274.78, 7,279.38 and 2,917.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,274.78, 7,279.38 and 2,917.14 is: 4,025.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,274.78 : 7,279.38 = 2,917.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,274.78/7,279.38 = 2,917.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,274.78x = 7,279.38 × 2,917.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,274.78x = 21,234,970.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,234,970.57/5,274.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,025.75

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