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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.58, 7,352.40 and 2,970.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.58, 7,352.40 and 2,970.18 is: 4,099.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.58 : 7,352.40 = 2,970.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.58/7,352.40 = 2,970.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.58x = 7,352.40 × 2,970.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.58x = 21,837,951.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,837,951.43/5,327.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.04

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