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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,338.08, 7,366.68 and 2,980.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,338.08, 7,366.68 and 2,980.44 is: 4,113.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,338.08 : 7,366.68 = 2,980.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,338.08/7,366.68 = 2,980.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,338.08x = 7,366.68 × 2,980.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,338.08x = 21,955,947.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,955,947.74/5,338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,113.08

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