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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.37, 7,292.60 and 2,926.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.37, 7,292.60 and 2,926.73 is: 4,038.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.37 : 7,292.60 = 2,926.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.37/7,292.60 = 2,926.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.37x = 7,292.60 × 2,926.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.37x = 21,343,485.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,343,485.77/5,284.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.98

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