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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.09, 7,291.95 and 2,926.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.09, 7,291.95 and 2,926.18 is: 4,038.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.09 : 7,291.95 = 2,926.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.09/7,291.95 = 2,926.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.09x = 7,291.95 × 2,926.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.09x = 21,337,540.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,337,540.02/5,284.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.07

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