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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.41, 7,322.64 and 2,948.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.41, 7,322.64 and 2,948.70 is: 4,069.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.41 : 7,322.64 = 2,948.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.41/7,322.64 = 2,948.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.41x = 7,322.64 × 2,948.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.41x = 21,592,268.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,592,268.57/5,306.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.09

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