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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,290.92, 7,296.69 and 3,301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,290.92, 7,296.69 and 3,301.68 is: 4,553.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,290.92 : 7,296.69 = 3,301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,290.92/7,296.69 = 3,301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,290.92x = 7,296.69 × 3,301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,290.92x = 24,091,335.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,091,335.44/5,290.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.34

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