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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.69, 7,304 and 2,902.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.69, 7,304 and 2,902.88 is: 4,006.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.69 : 7,304 = 2,902.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.69/7,304 = 2,902.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.69x = 7,304 × 2,902.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.69x = 21,202,635.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,202,635.52/5,292.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.02

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