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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,287.28, 7,296.45 and 2,929.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,287.28, 7,296.45 and 2,929.46 is: 4,042.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,287.28 : 7,296.45 = 2,929.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,287.28/7,296.45 = 2,929.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,287.28x = 7,296.45 × 2,929.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,287.28x = 21,374,658.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,374,658.42/5,287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.66

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