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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,300.92, 7,315.70 and 2,943.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,300.92, 7,315.70 and 2,943.28 is: 4,061.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,300.92 : 7,315.70 = 2,943.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,300.92/7,315.70 = 2,943.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,300.92x = 7,315.70 × 2,943.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,300.92x = 21,532,153.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,532,153.50/5,300.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.97

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