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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.82, 7,901.54 and 2,929.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.82, 7,901.54 and 2,929.95 is: 4,393.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.82 : 7,901.54 = 2,929.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.82/7,901.54 = 2,929.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.82x = 7,901.54 × 2,929.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.82x = 23,151,084.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,151,084.94/5,268.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,393.98

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