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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.59, 7,303.92 and 2,902.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.59, 7,303.92 and 2,902.67 is: 4,005.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.59 : 7,303.92 = 2,902.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.59/7,303.92 = 2,902.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.59x = 7,303.92 × 2,902.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.59x = 21,200,896.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,200,896.59/5,292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.77

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