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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,293.35, 7,305.26 and 2,936.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,293.35, 7,305.26 and 2,936.25 is: 4,052.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,293.35 : 7,305.26 = 2,936.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,293.35/7,305.26 = 2,936.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,293.35x = 7,305.26 × 2,936.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,293.35x = 21,450,054.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,450,054.99/5,293.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.26

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