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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,296.98, 7,309.80 and 2,939.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,296.98, 7,309.80 and 2,939.12 is: 4,055.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,296.98 : 7,309.80 = 2,939.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,296.98/7,309.80 = 2,939.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,296.98x = 7,309.80 × 2,939.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,296.98x = 21,484,379.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,484,379.38/5,296.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,055.97

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