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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.68, 7,310.46 and 2,939.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.68, 7,310.46 and 2,939.82 is: 4,056.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.68 : 7,310.46 = 2,939.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.68/7,310.46 = 2,939.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.68x = 7,310.46 × 2,939.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.68x = 21,491,436.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,491,436.52/5,297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.76

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