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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.48, 7,316.76 and 2,944.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.48, 7,316.76 and 2,944.30 is: 4,062.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.48 : 7,316.76 = 2,944.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.48/7,316.76 = 2,944.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.48x = 7,316.76 × 2,944.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.48x = 21,542,736.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,542,736.47/5,302.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.77

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