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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.53, 7,280.28 and 2,917.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.53, 7,280.28 and 2,917.89 is: 4,026.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.53 : 7,280.28 = 2,917.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.53/7,280.28 = 2,917.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.53x = 7,280.28 × 2,917.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.53x = 21,243,056.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,243,056.21/5,275.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.72

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