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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.98, 7,303.71 and 2,934.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.98, 7,303.71 and 2,934.52 is: 4,049.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.98 : 7,303.71 = 2,934.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.98/7,303.71 = 2,934.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.98x = 7,303.71 × 2,934.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.98x = 21,432,883.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,432,883.07/5,292.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.30

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