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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.32, 7,344.92 and 2,964.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.32, 7,344.92 and 2,964.68 is: 4,091.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.32 : 7,344.92 = 2,964.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.32/7,344.92 = 2,964.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.32x = 7,344.92 × 2,964.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.32x = 21,775,337.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,775,337.43/5,322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.32

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