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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,294.70, 7,307.56 and 2,937.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,294.70, 7,307.56 and 2,937.60 is: 4,054.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,294.70 : 7,307.56 = 2,937.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,294.70/7,307.56 = 2,937.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,294.70x = 7,307.56 × 2,937.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,294.70x = 21,466,653.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,466,653.51/5,294.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.37

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