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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.68, 7,349.44 and 3,340.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.68, 7,349.44 and 3,340.48 is: 4,608.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.68 : 7,349.44 = 3,340.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.68/7,349.44 = 3,340.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.68x = 7,349.44 × 3,340.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.68x = 24,550,657.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,550,657.33/5,327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,608.13

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