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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.34, 7,362.74 and 2,945.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.34, 7,362.74 and 2,945.30 is: 4,064.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.34 : 7,362.74 = 2,945.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.34/7,362.74 = 2,945.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.34x = 7,362.74 × 2,945.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.34x = 21,685,448.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,685,448.67/5,335.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,064.50

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