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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.32, 7,388.96 and 2,997.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.32, 7,388.96 and 2,997.01 is: 4,135.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.32 : 7,388.96 = 2,997.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.32/7,388.96 = 2,997.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.32x = 7,388.96 × 2,997.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.32x = 22,144,787.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,144,787.01/5,354.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.87

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