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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.75, 7,304.40 and 2,935.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.75, 7,304.40 and 2,935.11 is: 4,050.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.75 : 7,304.40 = 2,935.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.75/7,304.40 = 2,935.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.75x = 7,304.40 × 2,935.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.75x = 21,439,217.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,439,217.48/5,292.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.68

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