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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.34, 7,310.49 and 2,939.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.34, 7,310.49 and 2,939.64 is: 4,056.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.34 : 7,310.49 = 2,939.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.34/7,310.49 = 2,939.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.34x = 7,310.49 × 2,939.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.34x = 21,490,170.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,490,170.39/5,297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.78

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