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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,307.56, 7,324.74 and 2,949.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,307.56, 7,324.74 and 2,949.68 is: 4,070.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,307.56 : 7,324.74 = 2,949.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,307.56/7,324.74 = 2,949.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,307.56x = 7,324.74 × 2,949.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,307.56x = 21,605,639.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,605,639.08/5,307.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,070.73

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