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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.93, 7,311.12 and 2,940.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.93, 7,311.12 and 2,940.07 is: 4,057.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.93 : 7,311.12 = 2,940.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.93/7,311.12 = 2,940.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.93x = 7,311.12 × 2,940.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.93x = 21,495,204.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,495,204.58/5,297.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.28

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