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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,287.67, 7,297.22 and 2,929.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,287.67, 7,297.22 and 2,929.66 is: 4,043.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,287.67 : 7,297.22 = 2,929.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,287.67/7,297.22 = 2,929.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,287.67x = 7,297.22 × 2,929.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,287.67x = 21,378,373.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,378,373.55/5,287.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.06

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