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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.58, 7,988.88 and 2,368.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.58, 7,988.88 and 2,368.02 is: 3,548.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.58 : 7,988.88 = 2,368.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.58/7,988.88 = 2,368.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.58x = 7,988.88 × 2,368.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.58x = 18,917,827.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,917,827.62/5,330.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.92

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