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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,289.81, 7,300.22 and 2,900.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,289.81, 7,300.22 and 2,900.04 is: 4,002.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,289.81 : 7,300.22 = 2,900.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,289.81/7,300.22 = 2,900.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,289.81x = 7,300.22 × 2,900.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,289.81x = 21,170,930.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,170,930.01/5,289.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.21

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