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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,304.41, 7,319.88 and 2,946.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,304.41, 7,319.88 and 2,946.70 is: 4,066.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,304.41 : 7,319.88 = 2,946.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,304.41/7,319.88 = 2,946.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,304.41x = 7,319.88 × 2,946.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,304.41x = 21,569,490.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,569,490.40/5,304.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.33

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