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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,294.88, 7,306.61 and 2,936.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,294.88, 7,306.61 and 2,936.97 is: 4,052.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,294.88 : 7,306.61 = 2,936.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,294.88/7,306.61 = 2,936.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,294.88x = 7,306.61 × 2,936.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,294.88x = 21,459,279.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,459,279.69/5,294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.84

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