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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.48, 7,362.84 and 2,977.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.48, 7,362.84 and 2,977.84 is: 4,109.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.48 : 7,362.84 = 2,977.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.48/7,362.84 = 2,977.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.48x = 7,362.84 × 2,977.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.48x = 21,925,359.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,925,359.47/5,335.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,109.35

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