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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.44, 7,384.02 and 2,992.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.44, 7,384.02 and 2,992.68 is: 4,130.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.44 : 7,384.02 = 2,992.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.44/7,384.02 = 2,992.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.44x = 7,384.02 × 2,992.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.44x = 22,098,008.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,098,008.97/5,350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.13

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