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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.40, 7,320.66 and 2,947.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.40, 7,320.66 and 2,947.54 is: 4,067.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.40 : 7,320.66 = 2,947.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.40/7,320.66 = 2,947.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.40x = 7,320.66 × 2,947.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.40x = 21,577,901.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,577,901.57/5,305.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.16

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