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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,338.76, 7,365.77 and 2,980.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,338.76, 7,365.77 and 2,980.44 is: 4,112.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,338.76 : 7,365.77 = 2,980.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,338.76/7,365.77 = 2,980.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,338.76x = 7,365.77 × 2,980.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,338.76x = 21,953,231.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,953,231.81/5,338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,112.05

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