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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.32, 7,466.22 and 2,926.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.32, 7,466.22 and 2,926.32 is: 4,038.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.32 : 7,466.22 = 2,926.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.32/7,466.22 = 2,926.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.32x = 7,466.22 × 2,926.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.32x = 21,848,548.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,848,548.91/5,410.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.31

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