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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,313.39, 7,332.30 and 2,955.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,313.39, 7,332.30 and 2,955.48 is: 4,078.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,313.39 : 7,332.30 = 2,955.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,313.39/7,332.30 = 2,955.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,313.39x = 7,332.30 × 2,955.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,313.39x = 21,670,466.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,670,466.00/5,313.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.46

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