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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.91, 7,311.34 and 2,940.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.91, 7,311.34 and 2,940.05 is: 4,057.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.91 : 7,311.34 = 2,940.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.91/7,311.34 = 2,940.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.91x = 7,311.34 × 2,940.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.91x = 21,495,677.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,495,677.73/5,297.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.39

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