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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,294.10, 7,305.56 and 2,936.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,294.10, 7,305.56 and 2,936.58 is: 4,052.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,294.10 : 7,305.56 = 2,936.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,294.10/7,305.56 = 2,936.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,294.10x = 7,305.56 × 2,936.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,294.10x = 21,453,361.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,453,361.38/5,294.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.32

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