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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,323.98, 7,346.43 and 2,965.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,323.98, 7,346.43 and 2,965.98 is: 4,092.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,323.98 : 7,346.43 = 2,965.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,323.98/7,346.43 = 2,965.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,323.98x = 7,346.43 × 2,965.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,323.98x = 21,789,364.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,789,364.45/5,323.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.68

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