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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,291.89, 7,302.80 and 3,053.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,291.89, 7,302.80 and 3,053.73 is: 4,214.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,291.89 : 7,302.80 = 3,053.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,291.89/7,302.80 = 3,053.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,291.89x = 7,302.80 × 3,053.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,291.89x = 22,300,779.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,300,779.44/5,291.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,214.14

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