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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.98, 7,292.97 and 2,926.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.98, 7,292.97 and 2,926.98 is: 4,039.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.98 : 7,292.97 = 2,926.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.98/7,292.97 = 2,926.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.98x = 7,292.97 × 2,926.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.98x = 21,346,377.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,346,377.33/5,284.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.06

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