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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.08, 7,292.34 and 2,926.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.08, 7,292.34 and 2,926.26 is: 4,038.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.08 : 7,292.34 = 2,926.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.08/7,292.34 = 2,926.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.08x = 7,292.34 × 2,926.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.08x = 21,339,282.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,339,282.85/5,284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.41

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