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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.93, 7,317.51 and 2,944.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.93, 7,317.51 and 2,944.82 is: 4,063.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.93 : 7,317.51 = 2,944.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.93/7,317.51 = 2,944.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.93x = 7,317.51 × 2,944.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.93x = 21,548,749.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,548,749.80/5,302.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.56

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