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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.70, 7,315.66 and 2,943.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.70, 7,315.66 and 2,943.39 is: 4,061.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.70 : 7,315.66 = 2,943.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.70/7,315.66 = 2,943.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.70x = 7,315.66 × 2,943.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.70x = 21,532,796.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,532,796.55/5,301.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.49

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