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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.46, 7,936.78 and 2,952.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.46, 7,936.78 and 2,952.98 is: 4,425.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.46 : 7,936.78 = 2,952.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.46/7,936.78 = 2,952.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.46x = 7,936.78 × 2,952.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.46x = 23,437,152.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,437,152.60/5,295.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,425.90

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