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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,278.41, 7,917.71 and 1,382.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,278.41, 7,917.71 and 1,382.91 is: 2,074.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,278.41 : 7,917.71 = 1,382.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,278.41/7,917.71 = 1,382.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,278.41x = 7,917.71 × 1,382.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,278.41x = 10,949,473.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,949,473.42/5,278.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.39

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