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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.22, 7,303.53 and 2,934.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.22, 7,303.53 and 2,934.31 is: 4,049.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.22 : 7,303.53 = 2,934.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.22/7,303.53 = 2,934.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.22x = 7,303.53 × 2,934.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.22x = 21,430,821.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,430,821.11/5,292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.50

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