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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.36, 7,390.80 and 2,997.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.36, 7,390.80 and 2,997.45 is: 4,136.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.36 : 7,390.80 = 2,997.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.36/7,390.80 = 2,997.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.36x = 7,390.80 × 2,997.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.36x = 22,153,553.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,153,553.46/5,355.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.71

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