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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.76, 7,349.22 and 2,968

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.76, 7,349.22 and 2,968 is: 4,095.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.76 : 7,349.22 = 2,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.76/7,349.22 = 2,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.76x = 7,349.22 × 2,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.76x = 21,812,484.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,812,484.96/5,325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.66

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