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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,323.88, 7,346.34 and 2,965.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,323.88, 7,346.34 and 2,965.64 is: 4,092.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,323.88 : 7,346.34 = 2,965.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,323.88/7,346.34 = 2,965.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,323.88x = 7,346.34 × 2,965.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,323.88x = 21,786,599.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,786,599.76/5,323.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.24

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