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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,277.02, 7,281.99 and 2,919

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,277.02, 7,281.99 and 2,919 is: 4,028.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,277.02 : 7,281.99 = 2,919 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,277.02/7,281.99 = 2,919/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,277.02x = 7,281.99 × 2,919
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,277.02x = 21,256,128.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,256,128.81/5,277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.05

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