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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.38, 7,303.19 and 2,934.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.38, 7,303.19 and 2,934.33 is: 4,049.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.38 : 7,303.19 = 2,934.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.38/7,303.19 = 2,934.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.38x = 7,303.19 × 2,934.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.38x = 21,429,954.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,429,954.84/5,292.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.21

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