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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,308.88, 7,325.96 and 2,950.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,308.88, 7,325.96 and 2,950.88 is: 4,072.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,308.88 : 7,325.96 = 2,950.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,308.88/7,325.96 = 2,950.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,308.88x = 7,325.96 × 2,950.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,308.88x = 21,617,977.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,617,977.46/5,308.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.04

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