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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,313.20, 7,332.22 and 2,955.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,313.20, 7,332.22 and 2,955.29 is: 4,078.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,313.20 : 7,332.22 = 2,955.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,313.20/7,332.22 = 2,955.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,313.20x = 7,332.22 × 2,955.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,313.20x = 21,668,862.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,668,862.16/5,313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.31

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