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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.58, 7,330.86 and 2,954.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.58, 7,330.86 and 2,954.94 is: 4,077.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.58 : 7,330.86 = 2,954.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.58/7,330.86 = 2,954.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.58x = 7,330.86 × 2,954.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.58x = 21,662,251.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,662,251.45/5,312.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.54

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