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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.13, 7,290.66 and 2,893.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.13, 7,290.66 and 2,893.08 is: 3,992.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.13 : 7,290.66 = 2,893.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.13/7,290.66 = 2,893.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.13x = 7,290.66 × 2,893.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.13x = 21,092,448.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,092,448.17/5,283.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.42

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