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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,281.66, 7,289.11 and 2,924.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,281.66, 7,289.11 and 2,924.22 is: 4,035.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,281.66 : 7,289.11 = 2,924.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,281.66/7,289.11 = 2,924.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,281.66x = 7,289.11 × 2,924.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,281.66x = 21,314,961.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,314,961.24/5,281.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,035.66

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