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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.92, 7,345.62 and 2,965.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.92, 7,345.62 and 2,965.04 is: 4,091.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.92 : 7,345.62 = 2,965.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.92/7,345.62 = 2,965.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.92x = 7,345.62 × 2,965.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.92x = 21,780,057.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,780,057.12/5,322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.75

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