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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,307.34, 7,323.98 and 2,949.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,307.34, 7,323.98 and 2,949.42 is: 4,070.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,307.34 : 7,323.98 = 2,949.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,307.34/7,323.98 = 2,949.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,307.34x = 7,323.98 × 2,949.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,307.34x = 21,601,493.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,601,493.09/5,307.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,070.12

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