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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.04, 7,311.92 and 2,940.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.04, 7,311.92 and 2,940.33 is: 4,058.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.04 : 7,311.92 = 2,940.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.04/7,311.92 = 2,940.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.04x = 7,311.92 × 2,940.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.04x = 21,499,486.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,499,486.99/5,298.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.01

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