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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,328.44, 7,353.70 and 2,970.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,328.44, 7,353.70 and 2,970.26 is: 4,099.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,328.44 : 7,353.70 = 2,970.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,328.44/7,353.70 = 2,970.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,328.44x = 7,353.70 × 2,970.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,328.44x = 21,842,400.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,842,400.96/5,328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.21

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