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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,291.28, 7,301.93 and 2,901.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,291.28, 7,301.93 and 2,901.24 is: 4,003.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,291.28 : 7,301.93 = 2,901.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,291.28/7,301.93 = 2,901.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,291.28x = 7,301.93 × 2,901.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,291.28x = 21,184,636.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,184,636.89/5,291.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.69

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