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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.19, 7,307.44 and 2,905.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.19, 7,307.44 and 2,905.39 is: 4,009.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.19 : 7,307.44 = 2,905.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.19/7,307.44 = 2,905.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.19x = 7,307.44 × 2,905.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.19x = 21,230,912.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,230,912.04/5,295.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.47

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