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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.35, 7,330.85 and 2,954.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.35, 7,330.85 and 2,954.44 is: 4,077.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.35 : 7,330.85 = 2,954.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.35/7,330.85 = 2,954.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.35x = 7,330.85 × 2,954.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.35x = 21,658,561.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,658,561.94/5,312.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.02

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