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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.10, 7,302.81 and 2,934.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.10, 7,302.81 and 2,934.58 is: 4,049.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.10 : 7,302.81 = 2,934.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.10/7,302.81 = 2,934.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.10x = 7,302.81 × 2,934.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.10x = 21,430,680.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,430,680.17/5,292.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.56

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