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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,289.76, 7,299.21 and 2,932.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,289.76, 7,299.21 and 2,932.39 is: 4,046.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,289.76 : 7,299.21 = 2,932.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,289.76/7,299.21 = 2,932.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,289.76x = 7,299.21 × 2,932.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,289.76x = 21,404,130.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,404,130.41/5,289.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.33

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