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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.53, 7,317.68 and 2,944.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.53, 7,317.68 and 2,944.89 is: 4,064.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.53 : 7,317.68 = 2,944.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.53/7,317.68 = 2,944.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.53x = 7,317.68 × 2,944.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.53x = 21,549,747.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,549,747.93/5,302.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,064.05

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