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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.80, 7,322.32 and 2,947.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.80, 7,322.32 and 2,947.92 is: 4,068.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.80 : 7,322.32 = 2,947.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.80/7,322.32 = 2,947.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.80x = 7,322.32 × 2,947.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.80x = 21,585,613.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,585,613.57/5,305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,068.31

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