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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.94, 7,316.63 and 2,944.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.94, 7,316.63 and 2,944.07 is: 4,062.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.94 : 7,316.63 = 2,944.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.94/7,316.63 = 2,944.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.94x = 7,316.63 × 2,944.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.94x = 21,540,678.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,540,678.24/5,301.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.80

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