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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.49, 7,383.46 and 2,960.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.49, 7,383.46 and 2,960.31 is: 4,085.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.49 : 7,383.46 = 2,960.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.49/7,383.46 = 2,960.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.49x = 7,383.46 × 2,960.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.49x = 21,857,330.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,857,330.47/5,350.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.11

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