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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,277.79, 7,283.25 and 2,919.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,277.79, 7,283.25 and 2,919.93 is: 4,029.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,277.79 : 7,283.25 = 2,919.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,277.79/7,283.25 = 2,919.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,277.79x = 7,283.25 × 2,919.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,277.79x = 21,266,543.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,266,543.76/5,277.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.44

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