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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.08, 7,390.98 and 2,997.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.08, 7,390.98 and 2,997.90 is: 4,136.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.08 : 7,390.98 = 2,997.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.08/7,390.98 = 2,997.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.08x = 7,390.98 × 2,997.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.08x = 22,157,418.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,157,418.94/5,356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.87

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