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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,300.68, 7,952.82 and 2,702.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,300.68, 7,952.82 and 2,702.92 is: 4,055.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,300.68 : 7,952.82 = 2,702.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,300.68/7,952.82 = 2,702.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,300.68x = 7,952.82 × 2,702.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,300.68x = 21,495,836.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,495,836.23/5,300.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,055.30

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