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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.36, 7,345.50 and 2,964.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.36, 7,345.50 and 2,964.84 is: 4,091.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.36 : 7,345.50 = 2,964.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.36/7,345.50 = 2,964.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.36x = 7,345.50 × 2,964.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.36x = 21,778,232.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,778,232.22/5,322.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.84

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