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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.12, 7,344.94 and 2,965

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.12, 7,344.94 and 2,965 is: 4,091.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.12 : 7,344.94 = 2,965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.12/7,344.94 = 2,965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.12x = 7,344.94 × 2,965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.12x = 21,777,747.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,777,747.10/5,322.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.93

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