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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,287.58, 7,296.80 and 2,929.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,287.58, 7,296.80 and 2,929.72 is: 4,042.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,287.58 : 7,296.80 = 2,929.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,287.58/7,296.80 = 2,929.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,287.58x = 7,296.80 × 2,929.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,287.58x = 21,377,580.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,377,580.90/5,287.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.98

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