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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.42, 7,349.34 and 2,967.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.42, 7,349.34 and 2,967.54 is: 4,095.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.42 : 7,349.34 = 2,967.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.42/7,349.34 = 2,967.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.42x = 7,349.34 × 2,967.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.42x = 21,809,460.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,809,460.42/5,325.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.35

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