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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.42, 7,330.80 and 2,954.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.42, 7,330.80 and 2,954.58 is: 4,077.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.42 : 7,330.80 = 2,954.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.42/7,330.80 = 2,954.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.42x = 7,330.80 × 2,954.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.42x = 21,659,435.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,659,435.06/5,312.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.13

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