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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,286.80, 7,295.68 and 2,929.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,286.80, 7,295.68 and 2,929.04 is: 4,042.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,286.80 : 7,295.68 = 2,929.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,286.80/7,295.68 = 2,929.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,286.80x = 7,295.68 × 2,929.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,286.80x = 21,369,338.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,369,338.55/5,286.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.02

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