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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,340.68, 7,369.26 and 2,982.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,340.68, 7,369.26 and 2,982.44 is: 4,115.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,340.68 : 7,369.26 = 2,982.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,340.68/7,369.26 = 2,982.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,340.68x = 7,369.26 × 2,982.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,340.68x = 21,978,375.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,978,375.79/5,340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,115.28

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