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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.23, 7,316.57 and 2,944.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.23, 7,316.57 and 2,944.13 is: 4,063.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.23 : 7,316.57 = 2,944.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.23/7,316.57 = 2,944.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.23x = 7,316.57 × 2,944.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.23x = 21,540,933.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,540,933.23/5,301.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.38

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