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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.70, 7,281.36 and 2,919.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.70, 7,281.36 and 2,919.06 is: 4,028.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.70 : 7,281.36 = 2,919.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.70/7,281.36 = 2,919.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.70x = 7,281.36 × 2,919.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.70x = 21,254,726.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,254,726.72/5,276.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.03

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