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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,313.41, 7,332.31 and 2,955.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,313.41, 7,332.31 and 2,955.70 is: 4,078.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,313.41 : 7,332.31 = 2,955.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,313.41/7,332.31 = 2,955.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,313.41x = 7,332.31 × 2,955.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,313.41x = 21,672,108.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,672,108.67/5,313.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.76

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