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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,285.92, 7,295.88 and 3,191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,285.92, 7,295.88 and 3,191.44 is: 4,404.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,285.92 : 7,295.88 = 3,191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,285.92/7,295.88 = 3,191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,285.92x = 7,295.88 × 3,191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,285.92x = 23,284,363.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,284,363.27/5,285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,404.98

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