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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,304.92, 7,320.18 and 2,946.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,304.92, 7,320.18 and 2,946.68 is: 4,066.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,304.92 : 7,320.18 = 2,946.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,304.92/7,320.18 = 2,946.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,304.92x = 7,320.18 × 2,946.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,304.92x = 21,570,228.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,570,228.00/5,304.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.08

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