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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.43, 7,377.95 and 2,956.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.43, 7,377.95 and 2,956.34 is: 4,079.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.43 : 7,377.95 = 2,956.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.43/7,377.95 = 2,956.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.43x = 7,377.95 × 2,956.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.43x = 21,811,754.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,811,754.54/5,346.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.68

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