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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.98, 7,304.40 and 2,903.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.98, 7,304.40 and 2,903.17 is: 4,006.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.98 : 7,304.40 = 2,903.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.98/7,304.40 = 2,903.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.98x = 7,304.40 × 2,903.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.98x = 21,205,914.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,205,914.95/5,292.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.42

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