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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,274.49, 7,905.57 and 2,933.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,274.49, 7,905.57 and 2,933.39 is: 4,396.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,274.49 : 7,905.57 = 2,933.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,274.49/7,905.57 = 2,933.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,274.49x = 7,905.57 × 2,933.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,274.49x = 23,190,131.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,190,131.26/5,274.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.66

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