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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.16, 7,330.26 and 2,954.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.16, 7,330.26 and 2,954.16 is: 4,076.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.16 : 7,330.26 = 2,954.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.16/7,330.26 = 2,954.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.16x = 7,330.26 × 2,954.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.16x = 21,654,760.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,654,760.88/5,312.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.45

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