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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.11, 7,311.74 and 2,940.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.11, 7,311.74 and 2,940.27 is: 4,057.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.11 : 7,311.74 = 2,940.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.11/7,311.74 = 2,940.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.11x = 7,311.74 × 2,940.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.11x = 21,498,447.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,498,447.65/5,298.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.76

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