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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.67, 8,290.98 and 2,928

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.67, 8,290.98 and 2,928 is: 4,393.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.67 : 8,290.98 = 2,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.67/8,290.98 = 2,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.67x = 8,290.98 × 2,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.67x = 24,275,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,275,989.44/5,525.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,393.31

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