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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,291.87, 7,302.60 and 2,934.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,291.87, 7,302.60 and 2,934.18 is: 4,049.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,291.87 : 7,302.60 = 2,934.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,291.87/7,302.60 = 2,934.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,291.87x = 7,302.60 × 2,934.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,291.87x = 21,427,142.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,427,142.87/5,291.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.07

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