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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.93, 7,379.16 and 2,988.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.93, 7,379.16 and 2,988.93 is: 4,124.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.93 : 7,379.16 = 2,988.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.93/7,379.16 = 2,988.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.93x = 7,379.16 × 2,988.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.93x = 22,055,792.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,055,792.70/5,346.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,124.95

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