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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.36, 7,308.46 and 2,938.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.36, 7,308.46 and 2,938.26 is: 4,055.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.36 : 7,308.46 = 2,938.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.36/7,308.46 = 2,938.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.36x = 7,308.46 × 2,938.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.36x = 21,474,119.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,474,119.14/5,295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,055.27

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