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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,290.60, 7,301.46 and 2,933.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,290.60, 7,301.46 and 2,933.44 is: 4,048.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,290.60 : 7,301.46 = 2,933.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,290.60/7,301.46 = 2,933.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,290.60x = 7,301.46 × 2,933.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,290.60x = 21,418,394.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,418,394.82/5,290.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.39

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