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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.36, 7,345.29 and 2,964.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.36, 7,345.29 and 2,964.54 is: 4,091.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.36 : 7,345.29 = 2,964.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.36/7,345.29 = 2,964.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.36x = 7,345.29 × 2,964.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.36x = 21,775,406.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,775,406.02/5,322.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.31

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