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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.70, 7,359.08 and 2,942.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.70, 7,359.08 and 2,942.70 is: 4,060.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.70 : 7,359.08 = 2,942.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.70/7,359.08 = 2,942.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.70x = 7,359.08 × 2,942.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.70x = 21,655,530.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,655,530.68/5,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.89

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