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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,300.52, 7,313.40 and 2,942.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,300.52, 7,313.40 and 2,942.07 is: 4,059.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,300.52 : 7,313.40 = 2,942.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,300.52/7,313.40 = 2,942.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,300.52x = 7,313.40 × 2,942.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,300.52x = 21,516,534.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,516,534.74/5,300.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.33

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