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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,287.19, 7,296.48 and 2,929.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,287.19, 7,296.48 and 2,929.55 is: 4,042.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,287.19 : 7,296.48 = 2,929.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,287.19/7,296.48 = 2,929.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,287.19x = 7,296.48 × 2,929.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,287.19x = 21,375,366.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,375,366.50/5,287.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.86

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