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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.56, 7,382.41 and 2,992.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.56, 7,382.41 and 2,992.26 is: 4,129.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.56 : 7,382.41 = 2,992.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.56/7,382.41 = 2,992.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.56x = 7,382.41 × 2,992.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.56x = 22,090,090.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,090,090.15/5,349.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.33

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