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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.48, 7,398.24 and 3,002.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.48, 7,398.24 and 3,002.84 is: 4,144.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.48 : 7,398.24 = 3,002.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.48/7,398.24 = 3,002.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.48x = 7,398.24 × 3,002.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.48x = 22,215,731.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,215,731.00/5,360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.35

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