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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.44, 7,355.46 and 2,972.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.44, 7,355.46 and 2,972.32 is: 4,101.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.44 : 7,355.46 = 2,972.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.44/7,355.46 = 2,972.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.44x = 7,355.46 × 2,972.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.44x = 21,862,780.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,862,780.87/5,330.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,101.50

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