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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.59, 7,328.70 and 2,920.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.59, 7,328.70 and 2,920.82 is: 4,030.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.59 : 7,328.70 = 2,920.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.59/7,328.70 = 2,920.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.59x = 7,328.70 × 2,920.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.59x = 21,405,776.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,405,776.89/5,310.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.78

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