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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.60, 7,321.80 and 2,947.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.60, 7,321.80 and 2,947.66 is: 4,067.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.60 : 7,321.80 = 2,947.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.60/7,321.80 = 2,947.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.60x = 7,321.80 × 2,947.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.60x = 21,582,176.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,582,176.99/5,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.81

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