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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.24, 7,941.93 and 2,828.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.24, 7,941.93 and 2,828.82 is: 4,245.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.24 : 7,941.93 = 2,828.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.24/7,941.93 = 2,828.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.24x = 7,941.93 × 2,828.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.24x = 22,466,290.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,466,290.42/5,292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,245.14

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