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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.30, 7,289.61 and 2,924.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.30, 7,289.61 and 2,924.39 is: 4,035.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.30 : 7,289.61 = 2,924.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.30/7,289.61 = 2,924.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.30x = 7,289.61 × 2,924.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.30x = 21,317,662.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,317,662.59/5,282.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,035.68

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