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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,278.23, 7,283.97 and 2,920.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,278.23, 7,283.97 and 2,920.73 is: 4,030.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,278.23 : 7,283.97 = 2,920.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,278.23/7,283.97 = 2,920.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,278.23x = 7,283.97 × 2,920.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,278.23x = 21,274,509.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,274,509.70/5,278.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.61

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