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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,311.98, 7,330.63 and 2,954.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,311.98, 7,330.63 and 2,954.12 is: 4,076.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,311.98 : 7,330.63 = 2,954.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,311.98/7,330.63 = 2,954.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,311.98x = 7,330.63 × 2,954.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,311.98x = 21,655,555.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,655,555.12/5,311.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.74

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