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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.58, 7,303.47 and 2,934.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.58, 7,303.47 and 2,934.85 is: 4,049.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.58 : 7,303.47 = 2,934.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.58/7,303.47 = 2,934.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.58x = 7,303.47 × 2,934.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.58x = 21,434,588.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,434,588.93/5,292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.93

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