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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,321.79, 7,344.36 and 2,963.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,321.79, 7,344.36 and 2,963.97 is: 4,090.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,321.79 : 7,344.36 = 2,963.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,321.79/7,344.36 = 2,963.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,321.79x = 7,344.36 × 2,963.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,321.79x = 21,768,462.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,768,462.71/5,321.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.44

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