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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.64, 7,289.94 and 2,924.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.64, 7,289.94 and 2,924.76 is: 4,036.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.64 : 7,289.94 = 2,924.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.64/7,289.94 = 2,924.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.64x = 7,289.94 × 2,924.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.64x = 21,321,324.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,321,324.91/5,282.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.11

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