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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.02, 7,314.09 and 2,942.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.02, 7,314.09 and 2,942.57 is: 4,060.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.02 : 7,314.09 = 2,942.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.02/7,314.09 = 2,942.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.02x = 7,314.09 × 2,942.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.02x = 21,522,221.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,522,221.81/5,301.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.02

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