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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,281.96, 7,288.84 and 2,924.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,281.96, 7,288.84 and 2,924.08 is: 4,035.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,281.96 : 7,288.84 = 2,924.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,281.96/7,288.84 = 2,924.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,281.96x = 7,288.84 × 2,924.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,281.96x = 21,313,151.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,313,151.27/5,281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,035.08

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