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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.26, 7,310.55 and 3,059.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.26, 7,310.55 and 3,059.55 is: 4,222.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.26 : 7,310.55 = 3,059.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.26/7,310.55 = 3,059.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.26x = 7,310.55 × 3,059.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.26x = 22,366,993.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,366,993.25/5,297.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.37

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