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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.22, 7,355.43 and 2,940.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.22, 7,355.43 and 2,940.09 is: 4,057.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.22 : 7,355.43 = 2,940.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.22/7,355.43 = 2,940.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.22x = 7,355.43 × 2,940.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.22x = 21,625,626.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,625,626.19/5,330.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.17

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