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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.77, 7,317.48 and 2,944.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.77, 7,317.48 and 2,944.74 is: 4,063.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.77 : 7,317.48 = 2,944.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.77/7,317.48 = 2,944.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.77x = 7,317.48 × 2,944.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.77x = 21,548,076.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,548,076.06/5,302.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.55

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