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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.82, 7,364.88 and 2,946.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.82, 7,364.88 and 2,946.83 is: 4,066.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.82 : 7,364.88 = 2,946.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.82/7,364.88 = 2,946.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.82x = 7,364.88 × 2,946.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.82x = 21,703,012.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,703,012.51/5,336.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.66

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