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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.76, 7,323.70 and 2,949.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.76, 7,323.70 and 2,949.05 is: 4,069.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.76 : 7,323.70 = 2,949.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.76/7,323.70 = 2,949.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.76x = 7,323.70 × 2,949.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.76x = 21,597,973.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,597,973.95/5,306.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.90

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