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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.67, 7,317.42 and 2,944.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.67, 7,317.42 and 2,944.76 is: 4,063.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.67 : 7,317.42 = 2,944.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.67/7,317.42 = 2,944.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.67x = 7,317.42 × 2,944.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.67x = 21,548,045.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,548,045.72/5,302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.62

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