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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.84, 7,303.92 and 3,054.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.84, 7,303.92 and 3,054.78 is: 4,215.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.84 : 7,303.92 = 3,054.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.84/7,303.92 = 3,054.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.84x = 7,303.92 × 3,054.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.84x = 22,311,868.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,311,868.74/5,292.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215.48

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