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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,279.62, 7,284.84 and 2,921.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,279.62, 7,284.84 and 2,921.32 is: 4,030.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,279.62 : 7,284.84 = 2,921.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,279.62/7,284.84 = 2,921.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,279.62x = 7,284.84 × 2,921.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,279.62x = 21,281,348.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,281,348.79/5,279.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.85

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