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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.88, 7,312.46 and 2,941.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.88, 7,312.46 and 2,941.04 is: 4,058.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.88 : 7,312.46 = 2,941.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.88/7,312.46 = 2,941.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.88x = 7,312.46 × 2,941.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.88x = 21,506,237.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,506,237.36/5,298.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.64

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