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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.38, 7,390.64 and 2,997.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.38, 7,390.64 and 2,997.47 is: 4,136.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.38 : 7,390.64 = 2,997.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.38/7,390.64 = 2,997.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.38x = 7,390.64 × 2,997.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.38x = 22,153,169.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,153,169.74/5,355.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.62

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