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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,293.05, 7,304.37 and 2,902.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,293.05, 7,304.37 and 2,902.95 is: 4,006.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,293.05 : 7,304.37 = 2,902.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,293.05/7,304.37 = 2,902.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,293.05x = 7,304.37 × 2,902.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,293.05x = 21,204,220.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,204,220.89/5,293.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.05

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