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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.40, 7,331.10 and 2,954.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.40, 7,331.10 and 2,954.52 is: 4,077.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.40 : 7,331.10 = 2,954.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.40/7,331.10 = 2,954.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.40x = 7,331.10 × 2,954.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.40x = 21,659,881.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,659,881.57/5,312.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.23

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