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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.94, 7,332 and 2,955.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.94, 7,332 and 2,955.04 is: 4,078.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.94 : 7,332 = 2,955.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.94/7,332 = 2,955.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.94x = 7,332 × 2,955.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.94x = 21,666,353.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,666,353.28/5,312.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.03

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