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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,323.60, 7,346.94 and 2,965.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,323.60, 7,346.94 and 2,965.78 is: 4,092.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,323.60 : 7,346.94 = 2,965.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,323.60/7,346.94 = 2,965.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,323.60x = 7,346.94 × 2,965.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,323.60x = 21,789,407.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,789,407.71/5,323.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.98

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