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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,313.48, 7,332.36 and 2,955.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,313.48, 7,332.36 and 2,955.60 is: 4,078.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,313.48 : 7,332.36 = 2,955.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,313.48/7,332.36 = 2,955.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,313.48x = 7,332.36 × 2,955.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,313.48x = 21,671,523.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,671,523.22/5,313.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.59

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