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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.84, 7,925.70 and 2,942.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.84, 7,925.70 and 2,942.70 is: 4,414.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.84 : 7,925.70 = 2,942.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.84/7,925.70 = 2,942.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.84x = 7,925.70 × 2,942.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.84x = 23,322,957.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,322,957.39/5,283.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,414.02

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