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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.79, 7,291.36 and 2,925.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.79, 7,291.36 and 2,925.88 is: 4,037.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.79 : 7,291.36 = 2,925.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.79/7,291.36 = 2,925.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.79x = 7,291.36 × 2,925.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.79x = 21,333,644.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,333,644.40/5,283.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.56

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