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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.50, 7,345.25 and 2,964.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.50, 7,345.25 and 2,964.79 is: 4,091.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.50 : 7,345.25 = 2,964.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.50/7,345.25 = 2,964.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.50x = 7,345.25 × 2,964.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.50x = 21,777,123.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,777,123.75/5,322.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.52

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