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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.57, 7,378.08 and 2,988.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.57, 7,378.08 and 2,988.66 is: 4,124.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.57 : 7,378.08 = 2,988.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.57/7,378.08 = 2,988.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.57x = 7,378.08 × 2,988.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.57x = 22,050,572.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,050,572.57/5,346.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,124.25

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