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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.94, 7,382.94 and 2,992.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.94, 7,382.94 and 2,992.08 is: 4,129.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.94 : 7,382.94 = 2,992.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.94/7,382.94 = 2,992.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.94x = 7,382.94 × 2,992.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.94x = 22,090,330.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,090,330.47/5,349.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.08

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