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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.02, 7,316.42 and 2,944.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.02, 7,316.42 and 2,944.11 is: 4,062.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.02 : 7,316.42 = 2,944.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.02/7,316.42 = 2,944.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.02x = 7,316.42 × 2,944.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.02x = 21,540,330.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,540,330.57/5,302.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.66

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