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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,313.35, 7,332.44 and 2,955.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,313.35, 7,332.44 and 2,955.95 is: 4,079.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,313.35 : 7,332.44 = 2,955.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,313.35/7,332.44 = 2,955.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,313.35x = 7,332.44 × 2,955.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,313.35x = 21,674,326.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,674,326.02/5,313.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.22

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