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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.58, 7,310.88 and 3,202.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.58, 7,310.88 and 3,202.66 is: 4,418.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.58 : 7,310.88 = 3,202.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.58/7,310.88 = 3,202.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.58x = 7,310.88 × 3,202.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.58x = 23,414,262.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,414,262.94/5,298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,418.97

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