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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.23, 7,377.67 and 2,988.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.23, 7,377.67 and 2,988.59 is: 4,124.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.23 : 7,377.67 = 2,988.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.23/7,377.67 = 2,988.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.23x = 7,377.67 × 2,988.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.23x = 22,048,830.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,048,830.79/5,346.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,124.18

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