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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.45, 7,291.39 and 2,925.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.45, 7,291.39 and 2,925.59 is: 4,037.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.45 : 7,291.39 = 2,925.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.45/7,291.39 = 2,925.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.45x = 7,291.39 × 2,925.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.45x = 21,331,617.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,331,617.67/5,283.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.44

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