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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.09, 7,310.14 and 2,907.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.09, 7,310.14 and 2,907.18 is: 4,012.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.09 : 7,310.14 = 2,907.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.09/7,310.14 = 2,907.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.09x = 7,310.14 × 2,907.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.09x = 21,251,885.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,251,885.54/5,297.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.00

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