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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.70, 7,391.01 and 2,997.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.70, 7,391.01 and 2,997.70 is: 4,136.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.70 : 7,391.01 = 2,997.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.70/7,391.01 = 2,997.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.70x = 7,391.01 × 2,997.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.70x = 22,156,030.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,156,030.68/5,355.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.91

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