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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.66, 7,291.45 and 2,925.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.66, 7,291.45 and 2,925.80 is: 4,037.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.66 : 7,291.45 = 2,925.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.66/7,291.45 = 2,925.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.66x = 7,291.45 × 2,925.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.66x = 21,333,337.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,333,337.18/5,283.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.61

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