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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.20, 7,391.79 and 2,998.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.20, 7,391.79 and 2,998.29 is: 4,137.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.20 : 7,391.79 = 2,998.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.20/7,391.79 = 2,998.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.20x = 7,391.79 × 2,998.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.20x = 22,162,730.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,162,730.04/5,356.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.77

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