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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.01, 7,315.41 and 2,943.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.01, 7,315.41 and 2,943.17 is: 4,061.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.01 : 7,315.41 = 2,943.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.01/7,315.41 = 2,943.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.01x = 7,315.41 × 2,943.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.01x = 21,530,495.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,530,495.25/5,301.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.58

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