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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.41, 7,347.81 and 2,966.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.41, 7,347.81 and 2,966.50 is: 4,093.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.41 : 7,347.81 = 2,966.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.41/7,347.81 = 2,966.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.41x = 7,347.81 × 2,966.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.41x = 21,797,278.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,797,278.37/5,324.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.84

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