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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,279.46, 7,285.37 and 2,921.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,279.46, 7,285.37 and 2,921.46 is: 4,031.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,279.46 : 7,285.37 = 2,921.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,279.46/7,285.37 = 2,921.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,279.46x = 7,285.37 × 2,921.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,279.46x = 21,283,902.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,283,902.43/5,279.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.45

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