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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.30, 7,310.35 and 2,939.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.30, 7,310.35 and 2,939.59 is: 4,056.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.30 : 7,310.35 = 2,939.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.30/7,310.35 = 2,939.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.30x = 7,310.35 × 2,939.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.30x = 21,489,444.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,489,444.57/5,297.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.68

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