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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,293.69, 7,940.77 and 2,951.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,293.69, 7,940.77 and 2,951.91 is: 4,428.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,293.69 : 7,940.77 = 2,951.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,293.69/7,940.77 = 2,951.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,293.69x = 7,940.77 × 2,951.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,293.69x = 23,440,430.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,440,430.99/5,293.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.00

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