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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.23, 7,279.05 and 2,916.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.23, 7,279.05 and 2,916.90 is: 4,024.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.23 : 7,279.05 = 2,916.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.23/7,279.05 = 2,916.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.23x = 7,279.05 × 2,916.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.23x = 21,232,260.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,232,260.95/5,275.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.90

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