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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,285.65, 7,294.17 and 2,927.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,285.65, 7,294.17 and 2,927.79 is: 4,040.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,285.65 : 7,294.17 = 2,927.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,285.65/7,294.17 = 2,927.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,285.65x = 7,294.17 × 2,927.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,285.65x = 21,355,761.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,355,761.51/5,285.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,040.33

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