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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,291.88, 7,302.81 and 3,053.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,291.88, 7,302.81 and 3,053.85 is: 4,214.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,291.88 : 7,302.81 = 3,053.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,291.88/7,302.81 = 3,053.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,291.88x = 7,302.81 × 3,053.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,291.88x = 22,301,670.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,301,670.38/5,291.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,214.32

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