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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.18, 7,322.60 and 2,883.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.18, 7,322.60 and 2,883.54 is: 3,979.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.18 : 7,322.60 = 2,883.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.18/7,322.60 = 2,883.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.18x = 7,322.60 × 2,883.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.18x = 21,115,010.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,115,010.00/5,306.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.32

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