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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,289.41, 7,299.51 and 2,931.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,289.41, 7,299.51 and 2,931.50 is: 4,045.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,289.41 : 7,299.51 = 2,931.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,289.41/7,299.51 = 2,931.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,289.41x = 7,299.51 × 2,931.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,289.41x = 21,398,513.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,398,513.57/5,289.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.54

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