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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.66, 7,312.62 and 2,941.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.66, 7,312.62 and 2,941.26 is: 4,059.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.66 : 7,312.62 = 2,941.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.66/7,312.62 = 2,941.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.66x = 7,312.62 × 2,941.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.66x = 21,508,316.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,508,316.70/5,298.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.20

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