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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.93, 7,331.24 and 2,954.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.93, 7,331.24 and 2,954.93 is: 4,077.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.93 : 7,331.24 = 2,954.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.93/7,331.24 = 2,954.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.93x = 7,331.24 × 2,954.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.93x = 21,663,301.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,663,301.01/5,312.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.47

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