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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,277.69, 7,282.35 and 2,919.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,277.69, 7,282.35 and 2,919.38 is: 4,028.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,277.69 : 7,282.35 = 2,919.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,277.69/7,282.35 = 2,919.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,277.69x = 7,282.35 × 2,919.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,277.69x = 21,259,910.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,259,910.53/5,277.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.26

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