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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.36, 7,303.88 and 2,935.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.36, 7,303.88 and 2,935.26 is: 4,050.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.36 : 7,303.88 = 2,935.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.36/7,303.88 = 2,935.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.36x = 7,303.88 × 2,935.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.36x = 21,438,786.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,438,786.81/5,292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.89

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