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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,285.24, 7,292.58 and 3,189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,285.24, 7,292.58 and 3,189.48 is: 4,400.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,285.24 : 7,292.58 = 3,189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,285.24/7,292.58 = 3,189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,285.24x = 7,292.58 × 3,189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,285.24x = 23,259,538.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,259,538.06/5,285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,400.85

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