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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.44, 7,313.16 and 2,941.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.44, 7,313.16 and 2,941.56 is: 4,059.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.44 : 7,313.16 = 2,941.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.44/7,313.16 = 2,941.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.44x = 7,313.16 × 2,941.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.44x = 21,512,098.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,512,098.93/5,299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.32

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