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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.17, 7,313.72 and 2,942.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.17, 7,313.72 and 2,942.07 is: 4,060.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.17 : 7,313.72 = 2,942.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.17/7,313.72 = 2,942.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.17x = 7,313.72 × 2,942.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.17x = 21,517,476.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,517,476.20/5,299.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.54

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