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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.69, 7,378.60 and 2,988.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.69, 7,378.60 and 2,988.82 is: 4,124.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.69 : 7,378.60 = 2,988.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.69/7,378.60 = 2,988.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.69x = 7,378.60 × 2,988.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.69x = 22,053,307.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,053,307.25/5,346.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,124.67

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