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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.88, 7,321.80 and 2,947.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.88, 7,321.80 and 2,947.94 is: 4,067.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.88 : 7,321.80 = 2,947.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.88/7,321.80 = 2,947.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.88x = 7,321.80 × 2,947.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.88x = 21,584,234.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,584,234.34/5,305.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.98

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