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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.68, 7,311.10 and 2,939.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.68, 7,311.10 and 2,939.78 is: 4,057.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.68 : 7,311.10 = 2,939.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.68/7,311.10 = 2,939.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.68x = 7,311.10 × 2,939.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.68x = 21,493,025.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,493,025.56/5,297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.06

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