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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,303.96, 7,319.48 and 2,946.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,303.96, 7,319.48 and 2,946.54 is: 4,066.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,303.96 : 7,319.48 = 2,946.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,303.96/7,319.48 = 2,946.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,303.96x = 7,319.48 × 2,946.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,303.96x = 21,567,140.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,567,140.60/5,303.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.23

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