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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.38, 7,390.44 and 2,997.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.38, 7,390.44 and 2,997.52 is: 4,136.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.38 : 7,390.44 = 2,997.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.38/7,390.44 = 2,997.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.38x = 7,390.44 × 2,997.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.38x = 22,152,991.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,152,991.71/5,355.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.59

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