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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.20, 7,388.94 and 2,996.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.20, 7,388.94 and 2,996.41 is: 4,135.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.20 : 7,388.94 = 2,996.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.20/7,388.94 = 2,996.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.20x = 7,388.94 × 2,996.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.20x = 22,140,293.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,140,293.71/5,354.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.13

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