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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.79, 7,293.05 and 2,926.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.79, 7,293.05 and 2,926.97 is: 4,039.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.79 : 7,293.05 = 2,926.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.79/7,293.05 = 2,926.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.79x = 7,293.05 × 2,926.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.79x = 21,346,564.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,346,564.11/5,284.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.25

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