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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355, 7,390.04 and 2,997.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355, 7,390.04 and 2,997.63 is: 4,136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355 : 7,390.04 = 2,997.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355/7,390.04 = 2,997.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355x = 7,390.04 × 2,997.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355x = 22,152,590.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,152,590.62/5,355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.80

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