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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,323.51, 7,346.63 and 2,965.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,323.51, 7,346.63 and 2,965.79 is: 4,092.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,323.51 : 7,346.63 = 2,965.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,323.51/7,346.63 = 2,965.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,323.51x = 7,346.63 × 2,965.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,323.51x = 21,788,546.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,788,546.96/5,323.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.89

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