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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.10, 7,279.40 and 2,885

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.10, 7,279.40 and 2,885 is: 3,981.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.10 : 7,279.40 = 2,885 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.10/7,279.40 = 2,885/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.10x = 7,279.40 × 2,885
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.10x = 21,001,069
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,001,069/5,275.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.17

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