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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,307.66, 7,324.83 and 2,949.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,307.66, 7,324.83 and 2,949.75 is: 4,070.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,307.66 : 7,324.83 = 2,949.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,307.66/7,324.83 = 2,949.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,307.66x = 7,324.83 × 2,949.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,307.66x = 21,606,417.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,606,417.29/5,307.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,070.80

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