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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.16, 7,303.41 and 2,934.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.16, 7,303.41 and 2,934.14 is: 4,049.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.16 : 7,303.41 = 2,934.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.16/7,303.41 = 2,934.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.16x = 7,303.41 × 2,934.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.16x = 21,429,190.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,429,190.90/5,292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.24

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