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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,338.48, 7,366.92 and 2,980.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,338.48, 7,366.92 and 2,980.56 is: 4,113.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,338.48 : 7,366.92 = 2,980.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,338.48/7,366.92 = 2,980.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,338.48x = 7,366.92 × 2,980.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,338.48x = 21,957,547.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,957,547.08/5,338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,113.07

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