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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.48, 7,289.79 and 2,924.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.48, 7,289.79 and 2,924.57 is: 4,035.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.48 : 7,289.79 = 2,924.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.48/7,289.79 = 2,924.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.48x = 7,289.79 × 2,924.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.48x = 21,319,501.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,319,501.14/5,282.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,035.89

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