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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.77, 7,316.61 and 2,944.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.77, 7,316.61 and 2,944.09 is: 4,062.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.77 : 7,316.61 = 2,944.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.77/7,316.61 = 2,944.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.77x = 7,316.61 × 2,944.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.77x = 21,540,758.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,540,758.33/5,301.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.94

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