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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,291.34, 7,302.28 and 2,933.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,291.34, 7,302.28 and 2,933.32 is: 4,048.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,291.34 : 7,302.28 = 2,933.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,291.34/7,302.28 = 2,933.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,291.34x = 7,302.28 × 2,933.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,291.34x = 21,419,923.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,419,923.97/5,291.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.11

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