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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.68, 7,316.51 and 2,944.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.68, 7,316.51 and 2,944.26 is: 4,063.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.68 : 7,316.51 = 2,944.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.68/7,316.51 = 2,944.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.68x = 7,316.51 × 2,944.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.68x = 21,541,693.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,541,693.01/5,301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.19

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