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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.92, 7,389.30 and 2,996.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.92, 7,389.30 and 2,996.92 is: 4,135.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.92 : 7,389.30 = 2,996.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.92/7,389.30 = 2,996.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.92x = 7,389.30 × 2,996.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.92x = 22,145,140.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,145,140.96/5,354.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.48

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