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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,323.81, 7,346.90 and 2,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,323.81, 7,346.90 and 2,966 is: 4,093.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,323.81 : 7,346.90 = 2,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,323.81/7,346.90 = 2,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,323.81x = 7,346.90 × 2,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,323.81x = 21,790,905.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,790,905.40/5,323.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.10

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