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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.93, 7,281.36 and 2,919.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.93, 7,281.36 and 2,919.11 is: 4,027.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.93 : 7,281.36 = 2,919.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.93/7,281.36 = 2,919.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.93x = 7,281.36 × 2,919.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.93x = 21,255,054.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,255,054.38/5,276.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.92

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