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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,291.30, 7,302.53 and 2,933.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,291.30, 7,302.53 and 2,933.89 is: 4,049.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,291.30 : 7,302.53 = 2,933.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,291.30/7,302.53 = 2,933.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,291.30x = 7,302.53 × 2,933.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,291.30x = 21,424,808.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,424,808.82/5,291.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.06

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