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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.06, 7,316.81 and 2,944.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.06, 7,316.81 and 2,944.20 is: 4,062.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.06 : 7,316.81 = 2,944.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.06/7,316.81 = 2,944.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.06x = 7,316.81 × 2,944.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.06x = 21,542,100.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,542,100.70/5,302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.97

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