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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.08, 7,330.67 and 2,954.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.08, 7,330.67 and 2,954.21 is: 4,076.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.08 : 7,330.67 = 2,954.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.08/7,330.67 = 2,954.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.08x = 7,330.67 × 2,954.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.08x = 21,656,338.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,656,338.62/5,312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.81

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