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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.22, 7,291.75 and 2,925.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.22, 7,291.75 and 2,925.74 is: 4,037.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.22 : 7,291.75 = 2,925.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.22/7,291.75 = 2,925.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.22x = 7,291.75 × 2,925.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.22x = 21,333,764.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,333,764.65/5,284.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.26

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