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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.92, 7,310.82 and 3,060.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.92, 7,310.82 and 3,060.50 is: 4,222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.92 : 7,310.82 = 3,060.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.92/7,310.82 = 3,060.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.92x = 7,310.82 × 3,060.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.92x = 22,374,764.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,374,764.61/5,298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.51

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