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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,294.76, 7,306.68 and 2,936.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,294.76, 7,306.68 and 2,936.80 is: 4,052.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,294.76 : 7,306.68 = 2,936.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,294.76/7,306.68 = 2,936.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,294.76x = 7,306.68 × 2,936.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,294.76x = 21,458,257.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,458,257.82/5,294.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.73

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