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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.98, 7,312.26 and 2,941.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.98, 7,312.26 and 2,941.13 is: 4,058.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.98 : 7,312.26 = 2,941.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.98/7,312.26 = 2,941.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.98x = 7,312.26 × 2,941.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.98x = 21,506,270.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,506,270.69/5,298.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.57

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