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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.64, 7,291.08 and 2,925.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.64, 7,291.08 and 2,925.64 is: 4,037.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.64 : 7,291.08 = 2,925.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.64/7,291.08 = 2,925.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.64x = 7,291.08 × 2,925.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.64x = 21,331,075.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,331,075.29/5,283.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.19

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