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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,311.48, 7,329.86 and 2,954.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,311.48, 7,329.86 and 2,954.08 is: 4,076.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,311.48 : 7,329.86 = 2,954.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,311.48/7,329.86 = 2,954.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,311.48x = 7,329.86 × 2,954.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,311.48x = 21,652,959.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,652,959.73/5,311.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.64

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