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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.32, 7,316.98 and 2,944.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.32, 7,316.98 and 2,944.32 is: 4,063.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.32 : 7,316.98 = 2,944.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.32/7,316.98 = 2,944.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.32x = 7,316.98 × 2,944.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.32x = 21,543,530.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,543,530.55/5,302.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.04

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