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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.88, 7,304.70 and 3,054.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.88, 7,304.70 and 3,054.84 is: 4,215.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.88 : 7,304.70 = 3,054.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.88/7,304.70 = 3,054.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.88x = 7,304.70 × 3,054.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.88x = 22,314,689.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,314,689.75/5,292.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215.98

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