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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.33, 7,310.73 and 3,059.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.33, 7,310.73 and 3,059.40 is: 4,221.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.33 : 7,310.73 = 3,059.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.33/7,310.73 = 3,059.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.33x = 7,310.73 × 3,059.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.33x = 22,366,447.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,366,447.36/5,298.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,221.41

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