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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.58, 7,347.24 and 2,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.58, 7,347.24 and 2,966.40 is: 4,093.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.58 : 7,347.24 = 2,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.58/7,347.24 = 2,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.58x = 7,347.24 × 2,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.58x = 21,794,852.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,794,852.74/5,324.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.25

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