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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.62, 7,390.44 and 2,998.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.62, 7,390.44 and 2,998.44 is: 4,136.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.62 : 7,390.44 = 2,998.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.62/7,390.44 = 2,998.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.62x = 7,390.44 × 2,998.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.62x = 22,159,790.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,159,790.91/5,356.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.90

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