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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,309.93, 5,947.24 and 2,893.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,309.93, 5,947.24 and 2,893.33 is: 3,992.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,309.93 : 5,947.24 = 2,893.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,309.93/5,947.24 = 2,893.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,309.93x = 5,947.24 × 2,893.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,309.93x = 17,207,327.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,207,327.91/4,309.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.48

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