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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,291.82, 7,302.60 and 2,933.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,291.82, 7,302.60 and 2,933.91 is: 4,048.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,291.82 : 7,302.60 = 2,933.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,291.82/7,302.60 = 2,933.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,291.82x = 7,302.60 × 2,933.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,291.82x = 21,425,171.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,425,171.17/5,291.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.73

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