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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.10, 7,315.95 and 2,944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.10, 7,315.95 and 2,944 is: 4,062.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.10 : 7,315.95 = 2,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.10/7,315.95 = 2,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.10x = 7,315.95 × 2,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.10x = 21,538,156.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,538,156.80/5,301.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.96

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