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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.55, 7,397.46 and 2,937.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.55, 7,397.46 and 2,937.89 is: 4,054.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.55 : 7,397.46 = 2,937.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.55/7,397.46 = 2,937.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.55x = 7,397.46 × 2,937.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.55x = 21,732,942.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,732,942.25/5,360.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.24

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