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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,320.67, 7,342.44 and 2,962.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,320.67, 7,342.44 and 2,962.85 is: 4,088.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,320.67 : 7,342.44 = 2,962.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,320.67/7,342.44 = 2,962.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,320.67x = 7,342.44 × 2,962.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,320.67x = 21,754,548.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,754,548.35/5,320.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.69

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