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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,291.08, 7,301.38 and 2,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,291.08, 7,301.38 and 2,901 is: 4,003.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,291.08 : 7,301.38 = 2,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,291.08/7,301.38 = 2,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,291.08x = 7,301.38 × 2,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,291.08x = 21,181,303.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,181,303.38/5,291.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.21

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