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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.39, 7,302.72 and 2,934.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.39, 7,302.72 and 2,934.55 is: 4,049.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.39 : 7,302.72 = 2,934.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.39/7,302.72 = 2,934.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.39x = 7,302.72 × 2,934.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.39x = 21,430,196.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,430,196.98/5,292.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.25

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