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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,323.59, 7,346.57 and 2,965.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,323.59, 7,346.57 and 2,965.82 is: 4,092.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,323.59 : 7,346.57 = 2,965.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,323.59/7,346.57 = 2,965.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,323.59x = 7,346.57 × 2,965.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,323.59x = 21,788,552.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,788,552.68/5,323.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.83

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