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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.83, 7,328.94 and 2,952.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.83, 7,328.94 and 2,952.96 is: 4,075.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.83 : 7,328.94 = 2,952.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.83/7,328.94 = 2,952.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.83x = 7,328.94 × 2,952.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.83x = 21,642,066.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,642,066.66/5,310.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.09

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