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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,291.96, 7,303.34 and 2,934.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,291.96, 7,303.34 and 2,934.05 is: 4,049.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,291.96 : 7,303.34 = 2,934.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,291.96/7,303.34 = 2,934.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,291.96x = 7,303.34 × 2,934.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,291.96x = 21,428,350.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,428,350.06/5,291.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.23

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