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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,307.96, 7,324.80 and 2,950.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,307.96, 7,324.80 and 2,950.08 is: 4,071.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,307.96 : 7,324.80 = 2,950.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,307.96/7,324.80 = 2,950.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,307.96x = 7,324.80 × 2,950.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,307.96x = 21,608,745.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,608,745.98/5,307.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.01

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