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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.56, 7,899.45 and 2,924.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.56, 7,899.45 and 2,924.56 is: 4,388.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.56 : 7,899.45 = 2,924.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.56/7,899.45 = 2,924.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.56x = 7,899.45 × 2,924.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.56x = 23,102,430.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,102,430.85/5,264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.29

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