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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.06, 7,945.59 and 2,988.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.06, 7,945.59 and 2,988.56 is: 4,482.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.06 : 7,945.59 = 2,988.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.06/7,945.59 = 2,988.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.06x = 7,945.59 × 2,988.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.06x = 23,745,903.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,745,903.52/5,297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,482.84

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