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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,296.93, 7,309.74 and 2,939.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,296.93, 7,309.74 and 2,939.07 is: 4,055.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,296.93 : 7,309.74 = 2,939.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,296.93/7,309.74 = 2,939.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,296.93x = 7,309.74 × 2,939.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,296.93x = 21,483,800.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,483,800.99/5,296.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,055.90

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