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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.88, 7,307.98 and 2,937.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.88, 7,307.98 and 2,937.97 is: 4,054.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.88 : 7,307.98 = 2,937.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.88/7,307.98 = 2,937.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.88x = 7,307.98 × 2,937.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.88x = 21,470,626.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,470,626.00/5,295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.21

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