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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.54, 7,303.50 and 2,934.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.54, 7,303.50 and 2,934.63 is: 4,049.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.54 : 7,303.50 = 2,934.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.54/7,303.50 = 2,934.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.54x = 7,303.50 × 2,934.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.54x = 21,433,070.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,433,070.21/5,292.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.68

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