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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.84, 7,310.88 and 2,939.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.84, 7,310.88 and 2,939.92 is: 4,057.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.84 : 7,310.88 = 2,939.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.84/7,310.88 = 2,939.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.84x = 7,310.88 × 2,939.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.84x = 21,493,402.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,493,402.33/5,297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.01

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