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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,321.81, 7,344.14 and 2,964

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,321.81, 7,344.14 and 2,964 is: 4,090.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,321.81 : 7,344.14 = 2,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,321.81/7,344.14 = 2,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,321.81x = 7,344.14 × 2,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,321.81x = 21,768,030.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,768,030.96/5,321.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.34

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