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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,249.78, 7,244.61 and 2,892.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,249.78, 7,244.61 and 2,892.14 is: 3,991.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,249.78 : 7,244.61 = 2,892.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,249.78/7,244.61 = 2,892.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,249.78x = 7,244.61 × 2,892.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,249.78x = 20,952,426.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,952,426.37/5,249.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.11

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