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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.16, 7,292.36 and 2,926.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.16, 7,292.36 and 2,926.30 is: 4,038.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.16 : 7,292.36 = 2,926.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.16/7,292.36 = 2,926.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.16x = 7,292.36 × 2,926.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.16x = 21,339,623.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,339,623.92/5,284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.42

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