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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.84, 7,290.05 and 2,925.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.84, 7,290.05 and 2,925.14 is: 4,036.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.84 : 7,290.05 = 2,925.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.84/7,290.05 = 2,925.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.84x = 7,290.05 × 2,925.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.84x = 21,324,365.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,324,365.78/5,282.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.54

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