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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,417.38, 7,475.98 and 2,933.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,417.38, 7,475.98 and 2,933.38 is: 4,048.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,417.38 : 7,475.98 = 2,933.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,417.38/7,475.98 = 2,933.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,417.38x = 7,475.98 × 2,933.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,417.38x = 21,929,890.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,929,890.21/5,417.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.06

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