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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.73, 7,331.46 and 2,922.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.73, 7,331.46 and 2,922.75 is: 4,033.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.73 : 7,331.46 = 2,922.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.73/7,331.46 = 2,922.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.73x = 7,331.46 × 2,922.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.73x = 21,428,024.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,428,024.72/5,312.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.34

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