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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.52, 7,314.78 and 2,943.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.52, 7,314.78 and 2,943.07 is: 4,060.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.52 : 7,314.78 = 2,943.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.52/7,314.78 = 2,943.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.52x = 7,314.78 × 2,943.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.52x = 21,527,909.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,527,909.57/5,301.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.71

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