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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.15, 7,290.05 and 2,924.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.15, 7,290.05 and 2,924.97 is: 4,036.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.15 : 7,290.05 = 2,924.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.15/7,290.05 = 2,924.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.15x = 7,290.05 × 2,924.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.15x = 21,323,162.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,323,162.92/5,283.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.07

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