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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.74, 7,392.30 and 2,998.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.74, 7,392.30 and 2,998.89 is: 4,138.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.74 : 7,392.30 = 2,998.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.74/7,392.30 = 2,998.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.74x = 7,392.30 × 2,998.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.74x = 22,168,694.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,168,694.55/5,356.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.47

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