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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.85, 7,293.31 and 2,926.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.85, 7,293.31 and 2,926.82 is: 4,039.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.85 : 7,293.31 = 2,926.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.85/7,293.31 = 2,926.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.85x = 7,293.31 × 2,926.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.85x = 21,346,216.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,346,216.49/5,284.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.14

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