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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,340.60, 7,370.28 and 2,982.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,340.60, 7,370.28 and 2,982.96 is: 4,116.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,340.60 : 7,370.28 = 2,982.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,340.60/7,370.28 = 2,982.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,340.60x = 7,370.28 × 2,982.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,340.60x = 21,985,250.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,985,250.43/5,340.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.63

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