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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.06, 7,311.60 and 2,940.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.06, 7,311.60 and 2,940.21 is: 4,057.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.06 : 7,311.60 = 2,940.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.06/7,311.60 = 2,940.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.06x = 7,311.60 × 2,940.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.06x = 21,497,639.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,497,639.44/5,298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.64

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