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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,289.61, 7,300.19 and 2,932.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,289.61, 7,300.19 and 2,932.21 is: 4,046.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,289.61 : 7,300.19 = 2,932.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,289.61/7,300.19 = 2,932.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,289.61x = 7,300.19 × 2,932.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,289.61x = 21,405,665.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,405,665.51/5,289.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.74

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