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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,323.22, 7,346.05 and 2,965.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,323.22, 7,346.05 and 2,965.44 is: 4,092.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,323.22 : 7,346.05 = 2,965.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,323.22/7,346.05 = 2,965.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,323.22x = 7,346.05 × 2,965.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,323.22x = 21,784,263.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,784,263.10/5,323.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.31

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