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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.17, 7,344.51 and 2,964.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.17, 7,344.51 and 2,964.35 is: 4,090.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.17 : 7,344.51 = 2,964.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.17/7,344.51 = 2,964.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.17x = 7,344.51 × 2,964.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.17x = 21,771,698.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,771,698.22/5,322.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.76

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