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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,328.19, 7,991.56 and 2,731.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,328.19, 7,991.56 and 2,731.15 is: 4,096.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,328.19 : 7,991.56 = 2,731.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,328.19/7,991.56 = 2,731.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,328.19x = 7,991.56 × 2,731.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,328.19x = 21,826,149.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,826,149.09/5,328.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,096.35

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