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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.55, 7,292.68 and 2,926.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.55, 7,292.68 and 2,926.69 is: 4,038.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.55 : 7,292.68 = 2,926.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.55/7,292.68 = 2,926.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.55x = 7,292.68 × 2,926.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.55x = 21,343,388.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,343,388.08/5,284.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.83

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