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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.64, 7,317.08 and 2,944.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.64, 7,317.08 and 2,944.34 is: 4,062.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.64 : 7,317.08 = 2,944.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.64/7,317.08 = 2,944.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.64x = 7,317.08 × 2,944.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.64x = 21,543,971.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,543,971.33/5,302.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.88

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