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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.40, 7,349.02 and 2,967.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.40, 7,349.02 and 2,967.64 is: 4,095.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.40 : 7,349.02 = 2,967.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.40/7,349.02 = 2,967.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.40x = 7,349.02 × 2,967.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.40x = 21,809,245.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,809,245.71/5,325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.33

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