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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.70, 7,323.47 and 2,948.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.70, 7,323.47 and 2,948.83 is: 4,069.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.70 : 7,323.47 = 2,948.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.70/7,323.47 = 2,948.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.70x = 7,323.47 × 2,948.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.70x = 21,595,668.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,595,668.04/5,306.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.51

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