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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.43, 7,292.54 and 2,926.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.43, 7,292.54 and 2,926.52 is: 4,038.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.43 : 7,292.54 = 2,926.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.43/7,292.54 = 2,926.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.43x = 7,292.54 × 2,926.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.43x = 21,341,749.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,341,749.53/5,284.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.61

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