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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292, 7,302.33 and 2,933.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292, 7,302.33 and 2,933.82 is: 4,048.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292 : 7,302.33 = 2,933.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292/7,302.33 = 2,933.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292x = 7,302.33 × 2,933.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292x = 21,423,721.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,423,721.80/5,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.32

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