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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302, 7,316.76 and 2,944.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302, 7,316.76 and 2,944.63 is: 4,063.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302 : 7,316.76 = 2,944.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302/7,316.76 = 2,944.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302x = 7,316.76 × 2,944.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302x = 21,545,151.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,545,151.00/5,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.59

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