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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,291.81, 7,302.71 and 2,933.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,291.81, 7,302.71 and 2,933.99 is: 4,048.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,291.81 : 7,302.71 = 2,933.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,291.81/7,302.71 = 2,933.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,291.81x = 7,302.71 × 2,933.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,291.81x = 21,426,078.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,426,078.11/5,291.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.91

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