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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,287.92, 7,297.59 and 2,930.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,287.92, 7,297.59 and 2,930.07 is: 4,043.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,287.92 : 7,297.59 = 2,930.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,287.92/7,297.59 = 2,930.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,287.92x = 7,297.59 × 2,930.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,287.92x = 21,382,449.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,382,449.53/5,287.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.64

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