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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,304.94, 7,320.27 and 2,946.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,304.94, 7,320.27 and 2,946.82 is: 4,066.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,304.94 : 7,320.27 = 2,946.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,304.94/7,320.27 = 2,946.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,304.94x = 7,320.27 × 2,946.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,304.94x = 21,571,518.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,571,518.04/5,304.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.31

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