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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.61, 7,289.67 and 2,924.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.61, 7,289.67 and 2,924.81 is: 4,036.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.61 : 7,289.67 = 2,924.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.61/7,289.67 = 2,924.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.61x = 7,289.67 × 2,924.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.61x = 21,320,863.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,320,863.26/5,282.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.05

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