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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.02, 7,292.04 and 2,926.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.02, 7,292.04 and 2,926.20 is: 4,038.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.02 : 7,292.04 = 2,926.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.02/7,292.04 = 2,926.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.02x = 7,292.04 × 2,926.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.02x = 21,337,967.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,337,967.45/5,284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.21

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