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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.22, 7,316.96 and 2,944.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.22, 7,316.96 and 2,944.28 is: 4,063.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.22 : 7,316.96 = 2,944.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.22/7,316.96 = 2,944.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.22x = 7,316.96 × 2,944.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.22x = 21,543,178.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,543,178.99/5,302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.05

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