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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.36, 7,310.03 and 2,939.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.36, 7,310.03 and 2,939.66 is: 4,056.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.36 : 7,310.03 = 2,939.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.36/7,310.03 = 2,939.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.36x = 7,310.03 × 2,939.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.36x = 21,488,966.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,488,966.24/5,297.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.54

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