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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,320.10, 7,341.81 and 2,962.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,320.10, 7,341.81 and 2,962.30 is: 4,088.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,320.10 : 7,341.81 = 2,962.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,320.10/7,341.81 = 2,962.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,320.10x = 7,341.81 × 2,962.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,320.10x = 21,748,643.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,748,643.76/5,320.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.01

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