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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.41, 7,310.31 and 3,059.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.41, 7,310.31 and 3,059.11 is: 4,221.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.41 : 7,310.31 = 3,059.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.41/7,310.31 = 3,059.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.41x = 7,310.31 × 3,059.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.41x = 22,363,042.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,363,042.42/5,297.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,221.50

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