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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.93, 7,382.79 and 2,992.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.93, 7,382.79 and 2,992.08 is: 4,129.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.93 : 7,382.79 = 2,992.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.93/7,382.79 = 2,992.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.93x = 7,382.79 × 2,992.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.93x = 22,089,898.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,089,898.30/5,349.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.01

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