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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,323.78, 7,346.91 and 2,933.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,323.78, 7,346.91 and 2,933.83 is: 4,048.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,323.78 : 7,346.91 = 2,933.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,323.78/7,346.91 = 2,933.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,323.78x = 7,346.91 × 2,933.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,323.78x = 21,554,584.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,554,584.97/5,323.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.74

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