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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.94, 7,307.84 and 3,411.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.94, 7,307.84 and 3,411.98 is: 4,706.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.94 : 7,307.84 = 3,411.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.94/7,307.84 = 3,411.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.94x = 7,307.84 × 3,411.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.94x = 24,934,203.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,934,203.92/5,297.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,706.40

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