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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.96, 7,322.08 and 2,948.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.96, 7,322.08 and 2,948.04 is: 4,068.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.96 : 7,322.08 = 2,948.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.96/7,322.08 = 2,948.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.96x = 7,322.08 × 2,948.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.96x = 21,585,784.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,585,784.72/5,305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,068.21

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