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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.68, 7,303.80 and 2,934.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.68, 7,303.80 and 2,934.96 is: 4,050.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.68 : 7,303.80 = 2,934.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.68/7,303.80 = 2,934.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.68x = 7,303.80 × 2,934.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.68x = 21,436,360.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,436,360.85/5,292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.19

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