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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.78, 7,390.92 and 2,997.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.78, 7,390.92 and 2,997.94 is: 4,137.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.78 : 7,390.92 = 2,997.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.78/7,390.92 = 2,997.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.78x = 7,390.92 × 2,997.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.78x = 22,157,534.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,157,534.70/5,355.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.13

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