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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.50, 7,303.91 and 2,934.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.50, 7,303.91 and 2,934.64 is: 4,049.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.50 : 7,303.91 = 2,934.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.50/7,303.91 = 2,934.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.50x = 7,303.91 × 2,934.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.50x = 21,434,313.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,434,313.51/5,292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.94

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