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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.57, 7,390.68 and 2,997.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.57, 7,390.68 and 2,997.71 is: 4,136.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.57 : 7,390.68 = 2,997.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.57/7,390.68 = 2,997.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.57x = 7,390.68 × 2,997.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.57x = 22,155,063.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,155,063.40/5,355.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.83

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