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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,337.43, 7,366.35 and 2,980.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,337.43, 7,366.35 and 2,980.06 is: 4,112.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,337.43 : 7,366.35 = 2,980.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,337.43/7,366.35 = 2,980.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,337.43x = 7,366.35 × 2,980.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,337.43x = 21,952,164.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,952,164.98/5,337.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,112.87

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