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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.67, 7,310.84 and 2,940.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.67, 7,310.84 and 2,940.03 is: 4,057.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.67 : 7,310.84 = 2,940.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.67/7,310.84 = 2,940.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.67x = 7,310.84 × 2,940.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.67x = 21,494,059.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,494,059.72/5,297.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.27

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