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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.56, 7,331.89 and 2,954.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.56, 7,331.89 and 2,954.92 is: 4,078.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.56 : 7,331.89 = 2,954.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.56/7,331.89 = 2,954.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.56x = 7,331.89 × 2,954.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.56x = 21,665,111.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,665,111.74/5,312.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.10

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