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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,492, 8,238 and 2,029.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,492, 8,238 and 2,029.26 is: 3,043.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,492 : 8,238 = 2,029.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,492/8,238 = 2,029.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,492x = 8,238 × 2,029.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,492x = 16,717,043.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,717,043.88/5,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.89

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