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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.84, 7,312.64 and 2,941

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.84, 7,312.64 and 2,941 is: 4,058.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.84 : 7,312.64 = 2,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.84/7,312.64 = 2,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.84x = 7,312.64 × 2,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.84x = 21,506,474.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,506,474.24/5,298.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.71

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