Find the Predecessor: Determining the Number Before 5301

To solve this problem, we'll use the concept of a predecessor:

• Step 1: Identify the given number: 5301.
• Step 2: Calculate the predecessor by subtracting 1 from the given number.

Now, let's proceed with the calculation:
Step 1: The number provided is $5301$.
Step 2: Subtract 1 from this number:
$5301 - 1 = 5300$.

Therefore, the predecessor of 5301 is $5300$.

Looking at the options provided, the correct choice is option 3, which is $5300$.