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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,351.67, 7,385.18 and 2,993.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,351.67, 7,385.18 and 2,993.90 is: 4,131.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,351.67 : 7,385.18 = 2,993.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,351.67/7,385.18 = 2,993.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,351.67x = 7,385.18 × 2,993.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,351.67x = 22,110,438.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,110,438.51/5,351.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.50

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