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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.29, 7,279.79 and 2,885.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.29, 7,279.79 and 2,885.19 is: 3,981.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.29 : 7,279.79 = 2,885.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.29/7,279.79 = 2,885.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.29x = 7,279.79 × 2,885.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.29x = 21,003,577.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,003,577.31/5,275.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.51

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