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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,279.72, 7,285.56 and 2,921.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,279.72, 7,285.56 and 2,921.28 is: 4,031.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,279.72 : 7,285.56 = 2,921.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,279.72/7,285.56 = 2,921.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,279.72x = 7,285.56 × 2,921.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,279.72x = 21,283,160.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,283,160.72/5,279.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.12

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