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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.80, 7,935.90 and 2,702.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.80, 7,935.90 and 2,702.20 is: 4,047.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.80 : 7,935.90 = 2,702.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.80/7,935.90 = 2,702.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.80x = 7,935.90 × 2,702.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.80x = 21,444,388.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,444,388.98/5,297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.79

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