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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,304.13, 7,319.49 and 2,946.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,304.13, 7,319.49 and 2,946.22 is: 4,065.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,304.13 : 7,319.49 = 2,946.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,304.13/7,319.49 = 2,946.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,304.13x = 7,319.49 × 2,946.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,304.13x = 21,564,827.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,564,827.83/5,304.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.67

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