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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.22, 7,390.36 and 2,997.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.22, 7,390.36 and 2,997.30 is: 4,136.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.22 : 7,390.36 = 2,997.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.22/7,390.36 = 2,997.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.22x = 7,390.36 × 2,997.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.22x = 22,151,126.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,151,126.03/5,355.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.36

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