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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.45, 7,391.87 and 2,998.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.45, 7,391.87 and 2,998.45 is: 4,137.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.45 : 7,391.87 = 2,998.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.45/7,391.87 = 2,998.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.45x = 7,391.87 × 2,998.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.45x = 22,164,137.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,164,137.61/5,356.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.84

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