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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,279.84, 7,286.08 and 2,921.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,279.84, 7,286.08 and 2,921.98 is: 4,032.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,279.84 : 7,286.08 = 2,921.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,279.84/7,286.08 = 2,921.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,279.84x = 7,286.08 × 2,921.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,279.84x = 21,289,765.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,289,765.43/5,279.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.27

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