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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.60, 7,390.52 and 2,997.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.60, 7,390.52 and 2,997.72 is: 4,136.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.60 : 7,390.52 = 2,997.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.60/7,390.52 = 2,997.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.60x = 7,390.52 × 2,997.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.60x = 22,154,709.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,154,709.61/5,355.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.74

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