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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.12, 7,316.70 and 2,944.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.12, 7,316.70 and 2,944.42 is: 4,063.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.12 : 7,316.70 = 2,944.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.12/7,316.70 = 2,944.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.12x = 7,316.70 × 2,944.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.12x = 21,543,437.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,543,437.81/5,302.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.17

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