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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.04, 7,291.92 and 2,926.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.04, 7,291.92 and 2,926.13 is: 4,038.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.04 : 7,291.92 = 2,926.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.04/7,291.92 = 2,926.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.04x = 7,291.92 × 2,926.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.04x = 21,337,080.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,337,080.38/5,284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.03

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