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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,328.59, 7,353.45 and 2,970.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,328.59, 7,353.45 and 2,970.81 is: 4,099.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,328.59 : 7,353.45 = 2,970.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,328.59/7,353.45 = 2,970.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,328.59x = 7,353.45 × 2,970.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,328.59x = 21,845,702.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,845,702.79/5,328.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.72

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