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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.58, 7,392.04 and 2,998.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.58, 7,392.04 and 2,998.58 is: 4,138.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.58 : 7,392.04 = 2,998.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.58/7,392.04 = 2,998.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.58x = 7,392.04 × 2,998.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.58x = 22,165,578.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,165,578.85/5,356.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.01

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