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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.29, 7,310.60 and 3,059.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.29, 7,310.60 and 3,059.26 is: 4,221.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.29 : 7,310.60 = 3,059.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.29/7,310.60 = 3,059.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.29x = 7,310.60 × 3,059.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.29x = 22,365,004.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,365,004.06/5,297.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,221.97

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