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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.81, 7,316.73 and 2,944.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.81, 7,316.73 and 2,944.17 is: 4,063.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.81 : 7,316.73 = 2,944.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.81/7,316.73 = 2,944.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.81x = 7,316.73 × 2,944.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.81x = 21,541,696.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,541,696.96/5,301.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.08

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