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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,304.89, 7,319.97 and 2,947.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,304.89, 7,319.97 and 2,947.03 is: 4,066.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,304.89 : 7,319.97 = 2,947.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,304.89/7,319.97 = 2,947.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,304.89x = 7,319.97 × 2,947.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,304.89x = 21,572,194.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,572,194.06/5,304.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.47

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