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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,288.37, 7,297.93 and 2,930.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,288.37, 7,297.93 and 2,930.51 is: 4,044.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,288.37 : 7,297.93 = 2,930.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,288.37/7,297.93 = 2,930.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,288.37x = 7,297.93 × 2,930.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,288.37x = 21,386,620.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,386,620.35/5,288.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.09

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