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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.92, 7,392.58 and 2,966.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.92, 7,392.58 and 2,966.97 is: 4,094.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.92 : 7,392.58 = 2,966.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.92/7,392.58 = 2,966.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.92x = 7,392.58 × 2,966.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.92x = 21,933,522.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,933,522.38/5,356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.43

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