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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,278.16, 7,284.22 and 2,920.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,278.16, 7,284.22 and 2,920.34 is: 4,030.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,278.16 : 7,284.22 = 2,920.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,278.16/7,284.22 = 2,920.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,278.16x = 7,284.22 × 2,920.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,278.16x = 21,272,355.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,272,355.31/5,278.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.26

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