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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,323.65, 7,346.63 and 2,933.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,323.65, 7,346.63 and 2,933.65 is: 4,048.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,323.65 : 7,346.63 = 2,933.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,323.65/7,346.63 = 2,933.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,323.65x = 7,346.63 × 2,933.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,323.65x = 21,552,441.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,552,441.10/5,323.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.43

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