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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,286.49, 7,295.28 and 2,896.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,286.49, 7,295.28 and 2,896.65 is: 3,997.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,286.49 : 7,295.28 = 2,896.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,286.49/7,295.28 = 2,896.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,286.49x = 7,295.28 × 2,896.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,286.49x = 21,131,861.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,131,861.95/5,286.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.34

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