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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.88, 7,292 and 2,926

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.88, 7,292 and 2,926 is: 4,038.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.88 : 7,292 = 2,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.88/7,292 = 2,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.88x = 7,292 × 2,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.88x = 21,336,392
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,336,392/5,283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.02

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