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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.86, 7,292.91 and 3,046.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.86, 7,292.91 and 3,046.83 is: 4,204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.86 : 7,292.91 = 3,046.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.86/7,292.91 = 3,046.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.86x = 7,292.91 × 3,046.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.86x = 22,220,223.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,220,223.91/5,284.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.51

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