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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,328.82, 7,353.78 and 2,970.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,328.82, 7,353.78 and 2,970.91 is: 4,099.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,328.82 : 7,353.78 = 2,970.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,328.82/7,353.78 = 2,970.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,328.82x = 7,353.78 × 2,970.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,328.82x = 21,847,389.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,847,389.01/5,328.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.86

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