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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,278.16, 7,283.91 and 2,920.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,278.16, 7,283.91 and 2,920.35 is: 4,030.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,278.16 : 7,283.91 = 2,920.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,278.16/7,283.91 = 2,920.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,278.16x = 7,283.91 × 2,920.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,278.16x = 21,271,551.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,271,551.97/5,278.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.11

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