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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.94, 7,308.36 and 2,938.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.94, 7,308.36 and 2,938.08 is: 4,054.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.94 : 7,308.36 = 2,938.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.94/7,308.36 = 2,938.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.94x = 7,308.36 × 2,938.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.94x = 21,472,546.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,472,546.35/5,295.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.53

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