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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.19, 7,289.51 and 2,892.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.19, 7,289.51 and 2,892.12 is: 3,991.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.19 : 7,289.51 = 2,892.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.19/7,289.51 = 2,892.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.19x = 7,289.51 × 2,892.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.19x = 21,082,123.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,082,123.20/5,282.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.17

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