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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.92, 7,290.54 and 2,925.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.92, 7,290.54 and 2,925.13 is: 4,036.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.92 : 7,290.54 = 2,925.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.92/7,290.54 = 2,925.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.92x = 7,290.54 × 2,925.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.92x = 21,325,777.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,325,777.27/5,282.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.74

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