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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,285.22, 7,293.13 and 2,926.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,285.22, 7,293.13 and 2,926.74 is: 4,038.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,285.22 : 7,293.13 = 2,926.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,285.22/7,293.13 = 2,926.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,285.22x = 7,293.13 × 2,926.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,285.22x = 21,345,095.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,345,095.30/5,285.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.64

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