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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.98, 7,359.68 and 2,943.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.98, 7,359.68 and 2,943.12 is: 4,061.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.98 : 7,359.68 = 2,943.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.98/7,359.68 = 2,943.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.98x = 7,359.68 × 2,943.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.98x = 21,660,406.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,660,406.69/5,332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.60

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