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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,274.91, 7,279.52 and 2,917.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,274.91, 7,279.52 and 2,917.20 is: 4,025.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,274.91 : 7,279.52 = 2,917.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,274.91/7,279.52 = 2,917.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,274.91x = 7,279.52 × 2,917.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,274.91x = 21,235,815.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,235,815.74/5,274.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,025.82

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