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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.98, 7,322.40 and 2,948.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.98, 7,322.40 and 2,948.27 is: 4,068.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.98 : 7,322.40 = 2,948.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.98/7,322.40 = 2,948.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.98x = 7,322.40 × 2,948.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.98x = 21,588,375.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,588,375.64/5,305.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,068.69

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