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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.58, 7,310.49 and 2,907.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.58, 7,310.49 and 2,907.62 is: 4,012.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.58 : 7,310.49 = 2,907.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.58/7,310.49 = 2,907.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.58x = 7,310.49 × 2,907.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.58x = 21,256,090.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,256,090.38/5,297.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.42

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