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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.96, 7,316.58 and 2,944.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.96, 7,316.58 and 2,944.10 is: 4,062.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.96 : 7,316.58 = 2,944.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.96/7,316.58 = 2,944.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.96x = 7,316.58 × 2,944.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.96x = 21,540,714.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,540,714.79/5,301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.79

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