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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,321.97, 7,344.32 and 2,964.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,321.97, 7,344.32 and 2,964.26 is: 4,090.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,321.97 : 7,344.32 = 2,964.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,321.97/7,344.32 = 2,964.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,321.97x = 7,344.32 × 2,964.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,321.97x = 21,770,474.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,770,474.00/5,321.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.68

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