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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,328.70, 7,353.33 and 2,970.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,328.70, 7,353.33 and 2,970.38 is: 4,098.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,328.70 : 7,353.33 = 2,970.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,328.70/7,353.33 = 2,970.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,328.70x = 7,353.33 × 2,970.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,328.70x = 21,842,184.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,842,184.37/5,328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.97

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