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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.55, 7,317.96 and 2,944.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.55, 7,317.96 and 2,944.84 is: 4,064.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.55 : 7,317.96 = 2,944.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.55/7,317.96 = 2,944.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.55x = 7,317.96 × 2,944.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.55x = 21,550,221.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,550,221.33/5,302.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,064.12

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