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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,279.28, 7,285.44 and 2,921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,279.28, 7,285.44 and 2,921.60 is: 4,031.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,279.28 : 7,285.44 = 2,921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,279.28/7,285.44 = 2,921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,279.28x = 7,285.44 × 2,921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,279.28x = 21,285,141.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,285,141.50/5,279.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.83

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