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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.11, 7,313.64 and 2,942.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.11, 7,313.64 and 2,942.01 is: 4,060.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.11 : 7,313.64 = 2,942.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.11/7,313.64 = 2,942.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.11x = 7,313.64 × 2,942.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.11x = 21,516,802.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,516,802.02/5,299.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.46

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