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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.84, 7,281.86 and 2,919.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.84, 7,281.86 and 2,919.08 is: 4,028.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.84 : 7,281.86 = 2,919.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.84/7,281.86 = 2,919.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.84x = 7,281.86 × 2,919.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.84x = 21,256,331.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,256,331.89/5,276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.23

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