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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.51, 7,348.01 and 2,966.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.51, 7,348.01 and 2,966.79 is: 4,094.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.51 : 7,348.01 = 2,966.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.51/7,348.01 = 2,966.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.51x = 7,348.01 × 2,966.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.51x = 21,799,987.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,799,987.75/5,324.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.28

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