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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,287.41, 7,296.68 and 2,929.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,287.41, 7,296.68 and 2,929.61 is: 4,042.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,287.41 : 7,296.68 = 2,929.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,287.41/7,296.68 = 2,929.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,287.41x = 7,296.68 × 2,929.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,287.41x = 21,376,375.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,376,375.56/5,287.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.88

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