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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.71, 7,370.22 and 3,326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.71, 7,370.22 and 3,326.70 is: 4,590.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.71 : 7,370.22 = 3,326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.71/7,370.22 = 3,326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.71x = 7,370.22 × 3,326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.71x = 24,518,510.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,518,510.87/5,341.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.01

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