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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,429.34, 7,492.64 and 3,039.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,429.34, 7,492.64 and 3,039.26 is: 4,194.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,429.34 : 7,492.64 = 3,039.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,429.34/7,492.64 = 3,039.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,429.34x = 7,492.64 × 3,039.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,429.34x = 22,772,028.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,772,028.39/5,429.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,194.25

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