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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.61, 7,290.03 and 2,924.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.61, 7,290.03 and 2,924.79 is: 4,036.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.61 : 7,290.03 = 2,924.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.61/7,290.03 = 2,924.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.61x = 7,290.03 × 2,924.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.61x = 21,321,806.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,321,806.84/5,282.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.23

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