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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.54, 7,291.40 and 2,893.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.54, 7,291.40 and 2,893.62 is: 3,993.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.54 : 7,291.40 = 2,893.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.54/7,291.40 = 2,893.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.54x = 7,291.40 × 2,893.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.54x = 21,098,540.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,098,540.87/5,283.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.26

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