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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.81, 7,316.46 and 2,943.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.81, 7,316.46 and 2,943.95 is: 4,062.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.81 : 7,316.46 = 2,943.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.81/7,316.46 = 2,943.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.81x = 7,316.46 × 2,943.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.81x = 21,539,255.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,539,255.83/5,301.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.62

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