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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.32, 7,312.84 and 2,941.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.32, 7,312.84 and 2,941.32 is: 4,058.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.32 : 7,312.84 = 2,941.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.32/7,312.84 = 2,941.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.32x = 7,312.84 × 2,941.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.32x = 21,509,402.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,509,402.55/5,299.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.90

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