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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.08, 7,310.04 and 2,939.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.08, 7,310.04 and 2,939.16 is: 4,056.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.08 : 7,310.04 = 2,939.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.08/7,310.04 = 2,939.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.08x = 7,310.04 × 2,939.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.08x = 21,485,377.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,485,377.17/5,297.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.08

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