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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.94, 7,345.56 and 2,965.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.94, 7,345.56 and 2,965.03 is: 4,091.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.94 : 7,345.56 = 2,965.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.94/7,345.56 = 2,965.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.94x = 7,345.56 × 2,965.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.94x = 21,779,826.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,779,826.07/5,322.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.69

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