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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,277.93, 7,282.74 and 2,920.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,277.93, 7,282.74 and 2,920.11 is: 4,029.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,277.93 : 7,282.74 = 2,920.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,277.93/7,282.74 = 2,920.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,277.93x = 7,282.74 × 2,920.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,277.93x = 21,266,401.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,266,401.90/5,277.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.31

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