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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,294.70, 7,306.74 and 2,936.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,294.70, 7,306.74 and 2,936.88 is: 4,052.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,294.70 : 7,306.74 = 2,936.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,294.70/7,306.74 = 2,936.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,294.70x = 7,306.74 × 2,936.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,294.70x = 21,459,018.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,459,018.57/5,294.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.92

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