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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.52, 7,998.99 and 2,370.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.52, 7,998.99 and 2,370.33 is: 3,554.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.52 : 7,998.99 = 2,370.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.52/7,998.99 = 2,370.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.52x = 7,998.99 × 2,370.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.52x = 18,960,245.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,960,245.97/5,333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.92

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