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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.65, 7,292.79 and 2,926.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.65, 7,292.79 and 2,926.79 is: 4,038.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.65 : 7,292.79 = 2,926.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.65/7,292.79 = 2,926.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.65x = 7,292.79 × 2,926.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.65x = 21,344,428.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,344,428.38/5,284.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.95

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