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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,291.61, 7,302.31 and 2,933.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,291.61, 7,302.31 and 2,933.79 is: 4,048.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,291.61 : 7,302.31 = 2,933.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,291.61/7,302.31 = 2,933.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,291.61x = 7,302.31 × 2,933.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,291.61x = 21,423,444.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,423,444.05/5,291.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.57

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