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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,337.98, 7,366.74 and 2,980.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,337.98, 7,366.74 and 2,980.27 is: 4,112.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,337.98 : 7,366.74 = 2,980.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,337.98/7,366.74 = 2,980.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,337.98x = 7,366.74 × 2,980.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,337.98x = 21,954,872.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,954,872.25/5,337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,112.96

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