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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.42, 7,389.78 and 2,997.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.42, 7,389.78 and 2,997.56 is: 4,136.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.42 : 7,389.78 = 2,997.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.42/7,389.78 = 2,997.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.42x = 7,389.78 × 2,997.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.42x = 22,151,291.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,151,291.46/5,355.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.24

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