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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.59, 7,290.26 and 2,924.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.59, 7,290.26 and 2,924.75 is: 4,036.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.59 : 7,290.26 = 2,924.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.59/7,290.26 = 2,924.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.59x = 7,290.26 × 2,924.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.59x = 21,322,187.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,322,187.94/5,282.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.31

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