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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,291.48, 7,302.30 and 2,933.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,291.48, 7,302.30 and 2,933.48 is: 4,048.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,291.48 : 7,302.30 = 2,933.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,291.48/7,302.30 = 2,933.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,291.48x = 7,302.30 × 2,933.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,291.48x = 21,421,151.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,421,151.00/5,291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.23

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