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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.92, 7,310.84 and 3,059.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.92, 7,310.84 and 3,059.67 is: 4,222.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.92 : 7,310.84 = 3,059.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.92/7,310.84 = 3,059.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.92x = 7,310.84 × 3,059.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.92x = 22,368,757.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,368,757.82/5,297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.18

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