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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,291.67, 7,302.20 and 2,901.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,291.67, 7,302.20 and 2,901.18 is: 4,003.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,291.67 : 7,302.20 = 2,901.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,291.67/7,302.20 = 2,901.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,291.67x = 7,302.20 × 2,901.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,291.67x = 21,184,982.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,184,982.09/5,291.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.46

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