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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.68, 7,310.70 and 3,311.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.68, 7,310.70 and 3,311.26 is: 4,568.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.68 : 7,310.70 = 3,311.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.68/7,310.70 = 3,311.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.68x = 7,310.70 × 3,311.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.68x = 24,207,610.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,207,610.21/5,298.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.61

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