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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.82, 7,389.65 and 2,997.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.82, 7,389.65 and 2,997.51 is: 4,136.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.82 : 7,389.65 = 2,997.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.82/7,389.65 = 2,997.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.82x = 7,389.65 × 2,997.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.82x = 22,150,534.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,150,534.78/5,354.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.56

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