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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.80, 7,349.28 and 2,935.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.80, 7,349.28 and 2,935.67 is: 4,051.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.80 : 7,349.28 = 2,935.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.80/7,349.28 = 2,935.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.80x = 7,349.28 × 2,935.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.80x = 21,575,050.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,575,050.25/5,325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.04

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