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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.94, 7,311.44 and 2,940.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.94, 7,311.44 and 2,940.02 is: 4,057.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.94 : 7,311.44 = 2,940.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.94/7,311.44 = 2,940.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.94x = 7,311.44 × 2,940.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.94x = 21,495,779.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,495,779.83/5,297.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.38

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