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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,289.05, 7,926.66 and 2,948.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,289.05, 7,926.66 and 2,948.96 is: 4,419.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,289.05 : 7,926.66 = 2,948.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,289.05/7,926.66 = 2,948.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,289.05x = 7,926.66 × 2,948.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,289.05x = 23,375,363.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,375,363.64/5,289.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.58

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