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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,277.69, 7,283.29 and 2,919.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,277.69, 7,283.29 and 2,919.82 is: 4,029.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,277.69 : 7,283.29 = 2,919.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,277.69/7,283.29 = 2,919.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,277.69x = 7,283.29 × 2,919.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,277.69x = 21,265,895.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,265,895.81/5,277.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.39

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