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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,293.41, 7,304.95 and 2,935.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,293.41, 7,304.95 and 2,935.50 is: 4,051.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,293.41 : 7,304.95 = 2,935.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,293.41/7,304.95 = 2,935.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,293.41x = 7,304.95 × 2,935.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,293.41x = 21,443,680.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,443,680.73/5,293.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.01

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