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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.08, 7,322.28 and 2,948.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.08, 7,322.28 and 2,948.08 is: 4,068.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.08 : 7,322.28 = 2,948.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.08/7,322.28 = 2,948.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.08x = 7,322.28 × 2,948.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.08x = 21,586,667.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,586,667.22/5,306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,068.29

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