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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.48, 7,307.90 and 2,905.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.48, 7,307.90 and 2,905.56 is: 4,009.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.48 : 7,307.90 = 2,905.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.48/7,307.90 = 2,905.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.48x = 7,307.90 × 2,905.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.48x = 21,233,538.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,233,538.29/5,295.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.75

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