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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,285.58, 7,293.78 and 2,927.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,285.58, 7,293.78 and 2,927.58 is: 4,039.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,285.58 : 7,293.78 = 2,927.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,285.58/7,293.78 = 2,927.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,285.58x = 7,293.78 × 2,927.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,285.58x = 21,353,124.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,353,124.45/5,285.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.88

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