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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.18, 7,315.50 and 3,310.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.18, 7,315.50 and 3,310.84 is: 4,570.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.18 : 7,315.50 = 3,310.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.18/7,315.50 = 3,310.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.18x = 7,315.50 × 3,310.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.18x = 24,220,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,220,450.02/5,299.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.60

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