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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.90, 7,955.40 and 2,961.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.90, 7,955.40 and 2,961.78 is: 4,444.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.90 : 7,955.40 = 2,961.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.90/7,955.40 = 2,961.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.90x = 7,955.40 × 2,961.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.90x = 23,562,144.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,562,144.61/5,301.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.09

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