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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.92, 7,316.72 and 2,944.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.92, 7,316.72 and 2,944.28 is: 4,063.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.92 : 7,316.72 = 2,944.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.92/7,316.72 = 2,944.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.92x = 7,316.72 × 2,944.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.92x = 21,542,472.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,542,472.36/5,301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.15

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