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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,279.83, 7,286.54 and 2,922.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,279.83, 7,286.54 and 2,922.07 is: 4,032.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,279.83 : 7,286.54 = 2,922.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,279.83/7,286.54 = 2,922.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,279.83x = 7,286.54 × 2,922.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,279.83x = 21,291,765.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,291,765.33/5,279.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.66

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