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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.85, 7,388.64 and 2,996.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.85, 7,388.64 and 2,996.55 is: 4,134.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.85 : 7,388.64 = 2,996.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.85/7,388.64 = 2,996.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.85x = 7,388.64 × 2,996.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.85x = 22,140,429.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,140,429.19/5,354.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.65

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