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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,307.48, 7,324.38 and 2,949.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,307.48, 7,324.38 and 2,949.66 is: 4,070.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,307.48 : 7,324.38 = 2,949.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,307.48/7,324.38 = 2,949.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,307.48x = 7,324.38 × 2,949.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,307.48x = 21,604,430.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,604,430.71/5,307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,070.56

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