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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,307.88, 7,324.90 and 2,950.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,307.88, 7,324.90 and 2,950.24 is: 4,071.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,307.88 : 7,324.90 = 2,950.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,307.88/7,324.90 = 2,950.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,307.88x = 7,324.90 × 2,950.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,307.88x = 21,610,212.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,610,212.98/5,307.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.35

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