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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.43, 7,292.51 and 2,926.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.43, 7,292.51 and 2,926.58 is: 4,038.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.43 : 7,292.51 = 2,926.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.43/7,292.51 = 2,926.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.43x = 7,292.51 × 2,926.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.43x = 21,342,062.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,342,062.82/5,284.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.67

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