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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,303.97, 7,319.63 and 2,946.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,303.97, 7,319.63 and 2,946.26 is: 4,065.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,303.97 : 7,319.63 = 2,946.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,303.97/7,319.63 = 2,946.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,303.97x = 7,319.63 × 2,946.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,303.97x = 21,565,533.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,565,533.08/5,303.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.92

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