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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.60, 7,289.97 and 2,924.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.60, 7,289.97 and 2,924.69 is: 4,036.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.60 : 7,289.97 = 2,924.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.60/7,289.97 = 2,924.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.60x = 7,289.97 × 2,924.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.60x = 21,320,902.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,320,902.36/5,282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.06

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