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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.69, 7,392.58 and 2,998.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.69, 7,392.58 and 2,998.83 is: 4,138.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.69 : 7,392.58 = 2,998.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.69/7,392.58 = 2,998.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.69x = 7,392.58 × 2,998.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.69x = 22,169,094.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,169,094.17/5,356.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.58

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