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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,281.39, 7,288.23 and 2,923.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,281.39, 7,288.23 and 2,923.48 is: 4,034.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,281.39 : 7,288.23 = 2,923.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,281.39/7,288.23 = 2,923.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,281.39x = 7,288.23 × 2,923.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,281.39x = 21,306,994.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,306,994.64/5,281.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.35

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