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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.72, 7,316.64 and 2,944.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.72, 7,316.64 and 2,944.08 is: 4,062.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.72 : 7,316.64 = 2,944.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.72/7,316.64 = 2,944.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.72x = 7,316.64 × 2,944.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.72x = 21,540,773.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,540,773.49/5,301.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.98

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