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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.16, 7,302.86 and 2,934.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.16, 7,302.86 and 2,934.32 is: 4,049.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.16 : 7,302.86 = 2,934.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.16/7,302.86 = 2,934.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.16x = 7,302.86 × 2,934.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.16x = 21,428,928.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,428,928.16/5,292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.18

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