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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.58, 7,364.44 and 2,946.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.58, 7,364.44 and 2,946.56 is: 4,066.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.58 : 7,364.44 = 2,946.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.58/7,364.44 = 2,946.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.58x = 7,364.44 × 2,946.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.58x = 21,699,720.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,699,720.14/5,336.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.22

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