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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,291.06, 7,302.18 and 2,933.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,291.06, 7,302.18 and 2,933.65 is: 4,048.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,291.06 : 7,302.18 = 2,933.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,291.06/7,302.18 = 2,933.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,291.06x = 7,302.18 × 2,933.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,291.06x = 21,422,025.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,422,025.69/5,291.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.72

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