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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.79, 7,348.22 and 2,966.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.79, 7,348.22 and 2,966.94 is: 4,094.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.79 : 7,348.22 = 2,966.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.79/7,348.22 = 2,966.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.79x = 7,348.22 × 2,966.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.79x = 21,801,713.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,801,713.01/5,324.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.38

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