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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.46, 7,389.32 and 2,996.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.46, 7,389.32 and 2,996.55 is: 4,135.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.46 : 7,389.32 = 2,996.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.46/7,389.32 = 2,996.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.46x = 7,389.32 × 2,996.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.46x = 22,142,451.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,142,451.86/5,354.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.33

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