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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.14, 7,315.46 and 2,943.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.14, 7,315.46 and 2,943.24 is: 4,061.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.14 : 7,315.46 = 2,943.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.14/7,315.46 = 2,943.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.14x = 7,315.46 × 2,943.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.14x = 21,531,154.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,531,154.49/5,301.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.61

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