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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,279.52, 7,285.64 and 2,921.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,279.52, 7,285.64 and 2,921.68 is: 4,031.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,279.52 : 7,285.64 = 2,921.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,279.52/7,285.64 = 2,921.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,279.52x = 7,285.64 × 2,921.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,279.52x = 21,286,275.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,286,275.85/5,279.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.86

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