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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.29, 7,466.18 and 2,926.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.29, 7,466.18 and 2,926.29 is: 4,038.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.29 : 7,466.18 = 2,926.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.29/7,466.18 = 2,926.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.29x = 7,466.18 × 2,926.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.29x = 21,848,207.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,848,207.87/5,410.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.27

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