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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.56, 7,313.36 and 2,941.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.56, 7,313.36 and 2,941.70 is: 4,059.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.56 : 7,313.36 = 2,941.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.56/7,313.36 = 2,941.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.56x = 7,313.36 × 2,941.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.56x = 21,513,659.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,513,659.84/5,299.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.52

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