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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.48, 7,390.42 and 2,997.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.48, 7,390.42 and 2,997.88 is: 4,136.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.48 : 7,390.42 = 2,997.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.48/7,390.42 = 2,997.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.48x = 7,390.42 × 2,997.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.48x = 22,155,592.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,155,592.31/5,355.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.99

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