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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.17, 7,291.19 and 2,925.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.17, 7,291.19 and 2,925.53 is: 4,037.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.17 : 7,291.19 = 2,925.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.17/7,291.19 = 2,925.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.17x = 7,291.19 × 2,925.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.17x = 21,330,580.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,330,580.45/5,283.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.46

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