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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.16, 7,316.48 and 2,944.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.16, 7,316.48 and 2,944.06 is: 4,063.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.16 : 7,316.48 = 2,944.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.16/7,316.48 = 2,944.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.16x = 7,316.48 × 2,944.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.16x = 21,540,156.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,540,156.11/5,301.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.29

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