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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.88, 7,382.86 and 2,992.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.88, 7,382.86 and 2,992.02 is: 4,129.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.88 : 7,382.86 = 2,992.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.88/7,382.86 = 2,992.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.88x = 7,382.86 × 2,992.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.88x = 22,089,612.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,089,612.90/5,349.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.00

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