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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.10, 7,390.08 and 2,997.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.10, 7,390.08 and 2,997.36 is: 4,136.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.10 : 7,390.08 = 2,997.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.10/7,390.08 = 2,997.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.10x = 7,390.08 × 2,997.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.10x = 22,150,730.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,150,730.19/5,355.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.38

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