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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.78, 7,312.56 and 2,940.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.78, 7,312.56 and 2,940.93 is: 4,058.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.78 : 7,312.56 = 2,940.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.78/7,312.56 = 2,940.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.78x = 7,312.56 × 2,940.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.78x = 21,505,727.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,505,727.08/5,298.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.62

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