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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.36, 7,292.64 and 2,926.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.36, 7,292.64 and 2,926.50 is: 4,038.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.36 : 7,292.64 = 2,926.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.36/7,292.64 = 2,926.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.36x = 7,292.64 × 2,926.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.36x = 21,341,886.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,341,886.36/5,284.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.69

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