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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.42, 7,343.28 and 2,964.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.42, 7,343.28 and 2,964.15 is: 4,089.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.42 : 7,343.28 = 2,964.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.42/7,343.28 = 2,964.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.42x = 7,343.28 × 2,964.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.42x = 21,766,583.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,766,583.41/5,322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.60

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