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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.80, 7,348.08 and 2,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.80, 7,348.08 and 2,966.80 is: 4,094.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.80 : 7,348.08 = 2,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.80/7,348.08 = 2,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.80x = 7,348.08 × 2,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.80x = 21,800,283.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,800,283.74/5,324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.10

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