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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.29, 7,310.99 and 3,202.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.29, 7,310.99 and 3,202.09 is: 4,419.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.29 : 7,310.99 = 3,202.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.29/7,310.99 = 3,202.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.29x = 7,310.99 × 3,202.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.29x = 23,410,431.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,410,431.96/5,297.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.32

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