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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.70, 7,379.52 and 2,957.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.70, 7,379.52 and 2,957.53 is: 4,081.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.70 : 7,379.52 = 2,957.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.70/7,379.52 = 2,957.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.70x = 7,379.52 × 2,957.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.70x = 21,825,151.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,825,151.79/5,347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,081.22

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