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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.72, 7,303.50 and 2,934.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.72, 7,303.50 and 2,934.90 is: 4,049.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.72 : 7,303.50 = 2,934.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.72/7,303.50 = 2,934.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.72x = 7,303.50 × 2,934.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.72x = 21,435,042.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,435,042.15/5,292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.91

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