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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.02, 7,390.27 and 2,997.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.02, 7,390.27 and 2,997.92 is: 4,137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.02 : 7,390.27 = 2,997.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.02/7,390.27 = 2,997.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.02x = 7,390.27 × 2,997.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.02x = 22,155,460.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,155,460.46/5,355.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.32

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