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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.36, 7,303.38 and 2,934.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.36, 7,303.38 and 2,934.44 is: 4,049.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.36 : 7,303.38 = 2,934.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.36/7,303.38 = 2,934.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.36x = 7,303.38 × 2,934.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.36x = 21,431,330.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,431,330.41/5,292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.48

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