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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.80, 7,312.98 and 2,942.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.80, 7,312.98 and 2,942.08 is: 4,059.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.80 : 7,312.98 = 2,942.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.80/7,312.98 = 2,942.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.80x = 7,312.98 × 2,942.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.80x = 21,515,372.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,515,372.20/5,299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.66

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