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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,328.36, 7,352.19 and 2,970

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,328.36, 7,352.19 and 2,970 is: 4,098.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,328.36 : 7,352.19 = 2,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,328.36/7,352.19 = 2,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,328.36x = 7,352.19 × 2,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,328.36x = 21,836,004.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,836,004.30/5,328.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.07

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