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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,307.48, 7,323.46 and 2,949.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,307.48, 7,323.46 and 2,949.56 is: 4,069.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,307.48 : 7,323.46 = 2,949.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,307.48/7,323.46 = 2,949.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,307.48x = 7,323.46 × 2,949.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,307.48x = 21,600,984.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,600,984.68/5,307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.91

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