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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,277.96, 7,283.09 and 2,920.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,277.96, 7,283.09 and 2,920.05 is: 4,029.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,277.96 : 7,283.09 = 2,920.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,277.96/7,283.09 = 2,920.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,277.96x = 7,283.09 × 2,920.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,277.96x = 21,266,986.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,266,986.95/5,277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.40

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