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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,340.33, 7,369.25 and 2,950.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,340.33, 7,369.25 and 2,950.29 is: 4,071.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,340.33 : 7,369.25 = 2,950.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,340.33/7,369.25 = 2,950.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,340.33x = 7,369.25 × 2,950.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,340.33x = 21,741,409.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,741,409.83/5,340.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.17

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