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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.44, 7,322.34 and 2,948.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.44, 7,322.34 and 2,948.32 is: 4,068.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.44 : 7,322.34 = 2,948.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.44/7,322.34 = 2,948.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.44x = 7,322.34 × 2,948.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.44x = 21,588,601.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,588,601.47/5,306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,068.38

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