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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.46, 7,345.35 and 2,964.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.46, 7,345.35 and 2,964.97 is: 4,091.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.46 : 7,345.35 = 2,964.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.46/7,345.35 = 2,964.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.46x = 7,345.35 × 2,964.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.46x = 21,778,742.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,778,742.39/5,322.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.86

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