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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,314.94, 7,334.52 and 2,957.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,314.94, 7,334.52 and 2,957.06 is: 4,080.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,314.94 : 7,334.52 = 2,957.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,314.94/7,334.52 = 2,957.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,314.94x = 7,334.52 × 2,957.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,314.94x = 21,688,615.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,688,615.71/5,314.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,080.69

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