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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.31, 7,288.94 and 2,924.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.31, 7,288.94 and 2,924.47 is: 4,035.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.31 : 7,288.94 = 2,924.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.31/7,288.94 = 2,924.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.31x = 7,288.94 × 2,924.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.31x = 21,316,286.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,316,286.33/5,282.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,035.41

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