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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,249.92, 7,244.98 and 2,892.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,249.92, 7,244.98 and 2,892.04 is: 3,991.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,249.92 : 7,244.98 = 2,892.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,249.92/7,244.98 = 2,892.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,249.92x = 7,244.98 × 2,892.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,249.92x = 20,952,771.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,952,771.96/5,249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.06

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