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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.36, 7,303.50 and 2,934.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.36, 7,303.50 and 2,934.54 is: 4,049.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.36 : 7,303.50 = 2,934.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.36/7,303.50 = 2,934.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.36x = 7,303.50 × 2,934.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.36x = 21,432,412.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,432,412.89/5,292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.69

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