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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,338.48, 7,367.34 and 2,980.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,338.48, 7,367.34 and 2,980.84 is: 4,113.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,338.48 : 7,367.34 = 2,980.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,338.48/7,367.34 = 2,980.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,338.48x = 7,367.34 × 2,980.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,338.48x = 21,960,861.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,960,861.77/5,338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,113.69

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