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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.43, 7,312.68 and 2,941.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.43, 7,312.68 and 2,941.31 is: 4,058.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.43 : 7,312.68 = 2,941.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.43/7,312.68 = 2,941.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.43x = 7,312.68 × 2,941.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.43x = 21,508,877.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,508,877.09/5,299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.72

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