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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.83, 7,290.09 and 2,924.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.83, 7,290.09 and 2,924.83 is: 4,036.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.83 : 7,290.09 = 2,924.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.83/7,290.09 = 2,924.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.83x = 7,290.09 × 2,924.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.83x = 21,322,273.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,322,273.93/5,282.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.15

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