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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.22, 7,346.97 and 2,966.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.22, 7,346.97 and 2,966.58 is: 4,093.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.22 : 7,346.97 = 2,966.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.22/7,346.97 = 2,966.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.22x = 7,346.97 × 2,966.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.22x = 21,795,374.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,795,374.26/5,324.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.63

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