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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.53, 7,346.70 and 3,084.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.53, 7,346.70 and 3,084.95 is: 4,258.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.53 : 7,346.70 = 3,084.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.53/7,346.70 = 3,084.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.53x = 7,346.70 × 3,084.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.53x = 22,664,220.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,664,220.53/5,322.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,258.16

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