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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,279.32, 7,285.36 and 2,921.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,279.32, 7,285.36 and 2,921.46 is: 4,031.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,279.32 : 7,285.36 = 2,921.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,279.32/7,285.36 = 2,921.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,279.32x = 7,285.36 × 2,921.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,279.32x = 21,283,887.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,283,887.83/5,279.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.56

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