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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.18, 7,312.80 and 2,941.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.18, 7,312.80 and 2,941.27 is: 4,058.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.18 : 7,312.80 = 2,941.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.18/7,312.80 = 2,941.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.18x = 7,312.80 × 2,941.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.18x = 21,508,919.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,508,919.26/5,299.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.91

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