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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.92, 7,308.57 and 2,905.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.92, 7,308.57 and 2,905.97 is: 4,010.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.92 : 7,308.57 = 2,905.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.92/7,308.57 = 2,905.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.92x = 7,308.57 × 2,905.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.92x = 21,238,503.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,238,503.43/5,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.36

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