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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,278.08, 7,284.12 and 2,920.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,278.08, 7,284.12 and 2,920.32 is: 4,030.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,278.08 : 7,284.12 = 2,920.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,278.08/7,284.12 = 2,920.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,278.08x = 7,284.12 × 2,920.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,278.08x = 21,271,961.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,271,961.32/5,278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.25

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