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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,278.37, 7,284.20 and 2,920.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,278.37, 7,284.20 and 2,920.50 is: 4,030.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,278.37 : 7,284.20 = 2,920.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,278.37/7,284.20 = 2,920.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,278.37x = 7,284.20 × 2,920.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,278.37x = 21,273,491.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,273,491.50/5,278.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.32

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