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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,278.84, 7,284.62 and 2,921.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,278.84, 7,284.62 and 2,921.08 is: 4,030.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,278.84 : 7,284.62 = 2,921.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,278.84/7,284.62 = 2,921.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,278.84x = 7,284.62 × 2,921.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,278.84x = 21,278,957.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,278,957.79/5,278.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.99

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