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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.34, 7,330.76 and 2,954.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.34, 7,330.76 and 2,954.02 is: 4,076.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.34 : 7,330.76 = 2,954.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.34/7,330.76 = 2,954.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.34x = 7,330.76 × 2,954.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.34x = 21,655,211.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,655,211.66/5,312.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.40

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