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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,313.61, 7,332.58 and 2,955.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,313.61, 7,332.58 and 2,955.70 is: 4,078.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,313.61 : 7,332.58 = 2,955.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,313.61/7,332.58 = 2,955.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,313.61x = 7,332.58 × 2,955.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,313.61x = 21,672,855.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,672,855.26/5,313.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.75

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