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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.19, 7,310.28 and 2,939.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.19, 7,310.28 and 2,939.55 is: 4,056.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.19 : 7,310.28 = 2,939.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.19/7,310.28 = 2,939.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.19x = 7,310.28 × 2,939.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.19x = 21,488,933.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,488,933.57/5,297.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.67

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