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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.38, 7,281.32 and 2,918.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.38, 7,281.32 and 2,918.46 is: 4,027.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.38 : 7,281.32 = 2,918.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.38/7,281.32 = 2,918.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.38x = 7,281.32 × 2,918.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.38x = 21,250,241.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,250,241.17/5,276.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.43

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