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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.94, 7,293.34 and 2,927.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.94, 7,293.34 and 2,927.24 is: 4,039.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.94 : 7,293.34 = 2,927.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.94/7,293.34 = 2,927.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.94x = 7,293.34 × 2,927.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.94x = 21,349,356.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,349,356.58/5,284.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.66

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