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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,278.69, 7,283.73 and 2,920.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,278.69, 7,283.73 and 2,920.38 is: 4,029.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,278.69 : 7,283.73 = 2,920.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,278.69/7,283.73 = 2,920.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,278.69x = 7,283.73 × 2,920.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,278.69x = 21,271,259.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,271,259.42/5,278.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.65

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