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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.26, 7,289.70 and 2,924.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.26, 7,289.70 and 2,924.62 is: 4,036.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.26 : 7,289.70 = 2,924.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.26/7,289.70 = 2,924.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.26x = 7,289.70 × 2,924.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.26x = 21,319,602.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,319,602.41/5,282.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.08

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