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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,320.69, 7,342.69 and 2,930.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,320.69, 7,342.69 and 2,930.73 is: 4,044.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,320.69 : 7,342.69 = 2,930.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,320.69/7,342.69 = 2,930.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,320.69x = 7,342.69 × 2,930.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,320.69x = 21,519,441.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,519,441.86/5,320.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.48

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