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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.29, 7,833.49 and 2,928.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.29, 7,833.49 and 2,928.41 is: 4,381.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.29 : 7,833.49 = 2,928.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.29/7,833.49 = 2,928.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.29x = 7,833.49 × 2,928.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.29x = 22,939,670.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,939,670.45/5,235.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.74

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