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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.50, 7,390.80 and 2,997.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.50, 7,390.80 and 2,997.62 is: 4,136.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.50 : 7,390.80 = 2,997.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.50/7,390.80 = 2,997.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.50x = 7,390.80 × 2,997.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.50x = 22,154,809.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,154,809.90/5,355.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.83

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