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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.70, 7,311.49 and 3,173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.70, 7,311.49 and 3,173.20 is: 4,379.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.70 : 7,311.49 = 3,173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.70/7,311.49 = 3,173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.70x = 7,311.49 × 3,173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.70x = 23,200,823.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,200,823.34/5,297.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,379.41

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