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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,315.36, 7,334.99 and 2,957.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,315.36, 7,334.99 and 2,957.45 is: 4,081.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,315.36 : 7,334.99 = 2,957.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,315.36/7,334.99 = 2,957.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,315.36x = 7,334.99 × 2,957.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,315.36x = 21,692,814.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,692,814.71/5,315.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,081.16

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