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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.01, 7,327.83 and 2,952.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.01, 7,327.83 and 2,952.19 is: 4,074.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.01 : 7,327.83 = 2,952.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.01/7,327.83 = 2,952.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.01x = 7,327.83 × 2,952.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.01x = 21,633,146.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,633,146.45/5,310.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.03

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