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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.26, 7,391.66 and 2,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.26, 7,391.66 and 2,998.40 is: 4,137.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.26 : 7,391.66 = 2,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.26/7,391.66 = 2,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.26x = 7,391.66 × 2,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.26x = 22,163,101.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,163,101.39/5,356.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.79

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