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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.70, 7,331.18 and 2,922.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.70, 7,331.18 and 2,922.21 is: 4,032.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.70 : 7,331.18 = 2,922.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.70/7,331.18 = 2,922.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.70x = 7,331.18 × 2,922.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.70x = 21,423,232.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,423,232.90/5,312.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.46

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