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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.41, 7,344.93 and 2,932.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.41, 7,344.93 and 2,932.32 is: 4,046.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.41 : 7,344.93 = 2,932.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.41/7,344.93 = 2,932.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.41x = 7,344.93 × 2,932.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.41x = 21,537,685.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,537,685.14/5,322.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.61

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