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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,279.04, 7,285.14 and 2,921.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,279.04, 7,285.14 and 2,921.22 is: 4,031.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,279.04 : 7,285.14 = 2,921.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,279.04/7,285.14 = 2,921.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,279.04x = 7,285.14 × 2,921.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,279.04x = 21,281,496.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,281,496.67/5,279.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.32

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