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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.94, 7,329 and 2,953.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.94, 7,329 and 2,953.06 is: 4,075.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.94 : 7,329 = 2,953.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.94/7,329 = 2,953.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.94x = 7,329 × 2,953.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.94x = 21,642,976.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,642,976.74/5,310.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.17

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