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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.82, 7,291.56 and 2,925.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.82, 7,291.56 and 2,925.82 is: 4,037.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.82 : 7,291.56 = 2,925.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.82/7,291.56 = 2,925.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.82x = 7,291.56 × 2,925.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.82x = 21,333,792.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,333,792.08/5,283.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.57

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