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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,328.42, 7,353.18 and 2,970.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,328.42, 7,353.18 and 2,970.60 is: 4,099.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,328.42 : 7,353.18 = 2,970.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,328.42/7,353.18 = 2,970.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,328.42x = 7,353.18 × 2,970.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,328.42x = 21,843,356.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,843,356.51/5,328.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.41

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