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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,307.62, 7,324.44 and 2,949.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,307.62, 7,324.44 and 2,949.70 is: 4,070.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,307.62 : 7,324.44 = 2,949.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,307.62/7,324.44 = 2,949.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,307.62x = 7,324.44 × 2,949.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,307.62x = 21,604,900.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,604,900.67/5,307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,070.54

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