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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,287.76, 7,297.17 and 2,929.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,287.76, 7,297.17 and 2,929.94 is: 4,043.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,287.76 : 7,297.17 = 2,929.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,287.76/7,297.17 = 2,929.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,287.76x = 7,297.17 × 2,929.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,287.76x = 21,380,270.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,380,270.27/5,287.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.35

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