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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.08, 7,303.05 and 2,934.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.08, 7,303.05 and 2,934.30 is: 4,049.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.08 : 7,303.05 = 2,934.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.08/7,303.05 = 2,934.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.08x = 7,303.05 × 2,934.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.08x = 21,429,339.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,429,339.62/5,292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.32

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