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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.35, 7,292.37 and 2,926.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.35, 7,292.37 and 2,926.48 is: 4,038.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.35 : 7,292.37 = 2,926.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.35/7,292.37 = 2,926.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.35x = 7,292.37 × 2,926.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.35x = 21,340,974.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,340,974.96/5,284.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.52

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