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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,249.91, 7,244.78 and 2,892.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,249.91, 7,244.78 and 2,892.27 is: 3,991.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,249.91 : 7,244.78 = 2,892.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,249.91/7,244.78 = 2,892.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,249.91x = 7,244.78 × 2,892.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,249.91x = 20,953,823.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,953,823.63/5,249.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.28

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