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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,294.48, 7,306.68 and 2,936.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,294.48, 7,306.68 and 2,936.72 is: 4,052.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,294.48 : 7,306.68 = 2,936.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,294.48/7,306.68 = 2,936.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,294.48x = 7,306.68 × 2,936.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,294.48x = 21,457,673.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,457,673.29/5,294.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.84

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