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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,328.45, 7,353.41 and 2,970.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,328.45, 7,353.41 and 2,970.45 is: 4,099.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,328.45 : 7,353.41 = 2,970.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,328.45/7,353.41 = 2,970.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,328.45x = 7,353.41 × 2,970.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,328.45x = 21,842,921.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,842,921.88/5,328.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.30

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