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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.19, 7,926.02 and 2,685.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.19, 7,926.02 and 2,685.13 is: 4,029.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.19 : 7,926.02 = 2,685.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.19/7,926.02 = 2,685.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.19x = 7,926.02 × 2,685.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.19x = 21,282,394.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,282,394.08/5,282.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.09

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