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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.92, 7,345.56 and 2,932.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.92, 7,345.56 and 2,932.84 is: 4,047.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.92 : 7,345.56 = 2,932.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.92/7,345.56 = 2,932.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.92x = 7,345.56 × 2,932.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.92x = 21,543,352.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,543,352.19/5,322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.28

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