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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.23, 7,390.46 and 2,997.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.23, 7,390.46 and 2,997.32 is: 4,136.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.23 : 7,390.46 = 2,997.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.23/7,390.46 = 2,997.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.23x = 7,390.46 × 2,997.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.23x = 22,151,544.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,151,544.11/5,355.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.44

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