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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,294.20, 7,305.51 and 2,935.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,294.20, 7,305.51 and 2,935.89 is: 4,051.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,294.20 : 7,305.51 = 2,935.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,294.20/7,305.51 = 2,935.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,294.20x = 7,305.51 × 2,935.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,294.20x = 21,448,129.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,448,129.89/5,294.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.25

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