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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.48, 7,327.60 and 2,952.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.48, 7,327.60 and 2,952.56 is: 4,074.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.48 : 7,327.60 = 2,952.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.48/7,327.60 = 2,952.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.48x = 7,327.60 × 2,952.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.48x = 21,635,178.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,635,178.66/5,310.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.05

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