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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.29, 7,328.34 and 2,952.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.29, 7,328.34 and 2,952.59 is: 4,074.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.29 : 7,328.34 = 2,952.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.29/7,328.34 = 2,952.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.29x = 7,328.34 × 2,952.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.29x = 21,637,546.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,637,546.76/5,310.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.64

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