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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,293.95, 7,305.55 and 2,936.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,293.95, 7,305.55 and 2,936.04 is: 4,051.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,293.95 : 7,305.55 = 2,936.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,293.95/7,305.55 = 2,936.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,293.95x = 7,305.55 × 2,936.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,293.95x = 21,449,387.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,449,387.02/5,293.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.68

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