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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.55, 7,362.89 and 2,945.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.55, 7,362.89 and 2,945.49 is: 4,064.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.55 : 7,362.89 = 2,945.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.55/7,362.89 = 2,945.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.55x = 7,362.89 × 2,945.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.55x = 21,687,287.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,687,287.83/5,335.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,064.67

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