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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.18, 7,344.60 and 2,964.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.18, 7,344.60 and 2,964.26 is: 4,090.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.18 : 7,344.60 = 2,964.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.18/7,344.60 = 2,964.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.18x = 7,344.60 × 2,964.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.18x = 21,771,304.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,771,304.00/5,322.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.67

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