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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,279.74, 7,285.28 and 2,921.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,279.74, 7,285.28 and 2,921.87 is: 4,031.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,279.74 : 7,285.28 = 2,921.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,279.74/7,285.28 = 2,921.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,279.74x = 7,285.28 × 2,921.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,279.74x = 21,286,644.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,286,644.68/5,279.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.76

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