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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.74, 7,303.74 and 2,934.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.74, 7,303.74 and 2,934.83 is: 4,049.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.74 : 7,303.74 = 2,934.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.74/7,303.74 = 2,934.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.74x = 7,303.74 × 2,934.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.74x = 21,435,235.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,435,235.26/5,292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.93

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