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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,328.85, 7,353.66 and 2,970.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,328.85, 7,353.66 and 2,970.94 is: 4,099.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,328.85 : 7,353.66 = 2,970.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,328.85/7,353.66 = 2,970.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,328.85x = 7,353.66 × 2,970.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,328.85x = 21,847,282.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,847,282.64/5,328.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.81

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