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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.42, 7,388.94 and 2,964.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.42, 7,388.94 and 2,964.48 is: 4,090.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.42 : 7,388.94 = 2,964.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.42/7,388.94 = 2,964.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.42x = 7,388.94 × 2,964.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.42x = 21,904,364.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,904,364.85/5,354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.90

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