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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.88, 7,345.62 and 2,965.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.88, 7,345.62 and 2,965.24 is: 4,092.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.88 : 7,345.62 = 2,965.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.88/7,345.62 = 2,965.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.88x = 7,345.62 × 2,965.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.88x = 21,781,526.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,781,526.25/5,322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.06

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