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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.94, 7,329.51 and 2,953.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.94, 7,329.51 and 2,953.66 is: 4,076.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.94 : 7,329.51 = 2,953.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.94/7,329.51 = 2,953.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.94x = 7,329.51 × 2,953.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.94x = 21,648,880.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,648,880.51/5,310.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.28

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