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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.69, 7,345.44 and 2,964.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.69, 7,345.44 and 2,964.92 is: 4,091.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.69 : 7,345.44 = 2,964.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.69/7,345.44 = 2,964.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.69x = 7,345.44 × 2,964.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.69x = 21,778,605.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,778,605.24/5,322.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.65

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