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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.67, 7,392.29 and 2,934.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.67, 7,392.29 and 2,934.25 is: 4,049.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.67 : 7,392.29 = 2,934.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.67/7,392.29 = 2,934.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.67x = 7,392.29 × 2,934.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.67x = 21,690,789.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,690,789.97/5,356.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.31

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