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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.88, 7,304.14 and 2,935.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.88, 7,304.14 and 2,935.02 is: 4,050.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.88 : 7,304.14 = 2,935.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.88/7,304.14 = 2,935.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.88x = 7,304.14 × 2,935.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.88x = 21,437,796.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,437,796.98/5,292.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.31

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