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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.08, 7,312.60 and 2,941.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.08, 7,312.60 and 2,941.16 is: 4,058.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.08 : 7,312.60 = 2,941.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.08/7,312.60 = 2,941.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.08x = 7,312.60 × 2,941.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.08x = 21,507,526.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,507,526.62/5,299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.73

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