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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.88, 7,383.17 and 2,992.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.88, 7,383.17 and 2,992.04 is: 4,129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.88 : 7,383.17 = 2,992.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.88/7,383.17 = 2,992.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.88x = 7,383.17 × 2,992.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.88x = 22,090,710.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,090,710.53/5,349.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.20

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