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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.11, 7,310.88 and 2,940.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.11, 7,310.88 and 2,940.01 is: 4,057.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.11 : 7,310.88 = 2,940.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.11/7,310.88 = 2,940.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.11x = 7,310.88 × 2,940.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.11x = 21,494,060.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,494,060.31/5,297.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.70

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