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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,290.93, 7,301.46 and 2,900.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,290.93, 7,301.46 and 2,900.89 is: 4,003.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,290.93 : 7,301.46 = 2,900.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,290.93/7,301.46 = 2,900.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,290.93x = 7,301.46 × 2,900.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,290.93x = 21,180,732.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,180,732.30/5,290.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.22

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