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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.81, 7,348.46 and 2,966.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.81, 7,348.46 and 2,966.94 is: 4,094.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.81 : 7,348.46 = 2,966.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.81/7,348.46 = 2,966.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.81x = 7,348.46 × 2,966.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.81x = 21,802,425.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,802,425.08/5,324.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.50

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