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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,279.77, 7,285.98 and 2,921.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,279.77, 7,285.98 and 2,921.93 is: 4,032.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,279.77 : 7,285.98 = 2,921.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,279.77/7,285.98 = 2,921.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,279.77x = 7,285.98 × 2,921.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,279.77x = 21,289,123.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,289,123.54/5,279.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.21

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