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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.23, 7,289.85 and 2,924.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.23, 7,289.85 and 2,924.52 is: 4,036.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.23 : 7,289.85 = 2,924.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.23/7,289.85 = 2,924.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.23x = 7,289.85 × 2,924.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.23x = 21,319,297.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,319,297.50/5,282.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.04

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