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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.56, 7,303.68 and 2,934.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.56, 7,303.68 and 2,934.65 is: 4,049.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.56 : 7,303.68 = 2,934.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.56/7,303.68 = 2,934.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.56x = 7,303.68 × 2,934.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.56x = 21,433,707.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,433,707.99/5,292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.78

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