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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.42, 7,328.36 and 2,952.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.42, 7,328.36 and 2,952.56 is: 4,074.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.42 : 7,328.36 = 2,952.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.42/7,328.36 = 2,952.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.42x = 7,328.36 × 2,952.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.42x = 21,637,371.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,637,371.20/5,310.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.52

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