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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.82, 7,303.98 and 2,934.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.82, 7,303.98 and 2,934.91 is: 4,050.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.82 : 7,303.98 = 2,934.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.82/7,303.98 = 2,934.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.82x = 7,303.98 × 2,934.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.82x = 21,436,523.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,436,523.94/5,292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.11

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