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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.34, 7,352.98 and 3,340.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.34, 7,352.98 and 3,340.51 is: 4,608.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.34 : 7,352.98 = 3,340.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.34/7,352.98 = 3,340.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.34x = 7,352.98 × 3,340.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.34x = 24,562,676.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,562,676.49/5,330.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,608.09

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