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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,291.63, 7,302.45 and 2,933.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,291.63, 7,302.45 and 2,933.75 is: 4,048.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,291.63 : 7,302.45 = 2,933.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,291.63/7,302.45 = 2,933.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,291.63x = 7,302.45 × 2,933.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,291.63x = 21,423,562.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,423,562.69/5,291.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.58

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