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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.32, 7,330.93 and 2,954.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.32, 7,330.93 and 2,954.41 is: 4,077.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.32 : 7,330.93 = 2,954.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.32/7,330.93 = 2,954.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.32x = 7,330.93 × 2,954.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.32x = 21,658,572.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,658,572.90/5,312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.05

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