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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.59, 7,303.77 and 2,934.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.59, 7,303.77 and 2,934.72 is: 4,049.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.59 : 7,303.77 = 2,934.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.59/7,303.77 = 2,934.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.59x = 7,303.77 × 2,934.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.59x = 21,434,519.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,434,519.89/5,292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.92

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