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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,289.21, 7,298.82 and 2,931.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,289.21, 7,298.82 and 2,931.21 is: 4,044.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,289.21 : 7,298.82 = 2,931.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,289.21/7,298.82 = 2,931.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,289.21x = 7,298.82 × 2,931.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,289.21x = 21,394,374.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,394,374.17/5,289.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.91

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