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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,311.95, 7,330.38 and 2,954.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,311.95, 7,330.38 and 2,954.04 is: 4,076.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,311.95 : 7,330.38 = 2,954.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,311.95/7,330.38 = 2,954.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,311.95x = 7,330.38 × 2,954.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,311.95x = 21,654,199.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,654,199.08/5,311.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.51

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