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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,291.54, 7,301.83 and 2,933.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,291.54, 7,301.83 and 2,933.48 is: 4,047.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,291.54 : 7,301.83 = 2,933.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,291.54/7,301.83 = 2,933.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,291.54x = 7,301.83 × 2,933.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,291.54x = 21,419,728.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,419,728.43/5,291.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.92

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