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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,291.58, 7,302.09 and 2,933.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,291.58, 7,302.09 and 2,933.85 is: 4,048.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,291.58 : 7,302.09 = 2,933.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,291.58/7,302.09 = 2,933.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,291.58x = 7,302.09 × 2,933.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,291.58x = 21,423,236.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,423,236.75/5,291.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.55

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