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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,285.76, 7,292.58 and 3,046.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,285.76, 7,292.58 and 3,046.86 is: 4,203.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,285.76 : 7,292.58 = 3,046.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,285.76/7,292.58 = 3,046.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,285.76x = 7,292.58 × 3,046.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,285.76x = 22,219,470.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,219,470.30/5,285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.65

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