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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,291.84, 7,302.78 and 2,933.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,291.84, 7,302.78 and 2,933.96 is: 4,048.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,291.84 : 7,302.78 = 2,933.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,291.84/7,302.78 = 2,933.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,291.84x = 7,302.78 × 2,933.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,291.84x = 21,426,064.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,426,064.41/5,291.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.89

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