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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.22, 7,321.95 and 2,948.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.22, 7,321.95 and 2,948.04 is: 4,067.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.22 : 7,321.95 = 2,948.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.22/7,321.95 = 2,948.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.22x = 7,321.95 × 2,948.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.22x = 21,585,401.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,585,401.48/5,306.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.94

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