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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,278.82, 7,285.01 and 2,920.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,278.82, 7,285.01 and 2,920.96 is: 4,031.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,278.82 : 7,285.01 = 2,920.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,278.82/7,285.01 = 2,920.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,278.82x = 7,285.01 × 2,920.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,278.82x = 21,279,217.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,279,217.31/5,278.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.06

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