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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.45, 7,900.98 and 2,929.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.45, 7,900.98 and 2,929.57 is: 4,393.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.45 : 7,900.98 = 2,929.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.45/7,900.98 = 2,929.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.45x = 7,900.98 × 2,929.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.45x = 23,146,473.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,146,473.98/5,268.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,393.42

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