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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.41, 7,405.66 and 2,976.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.41, 7,405.66 and 2,976.42 is: 4,107.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.41 : 7,405.66 = 2,976.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.41/7,405.66 = 2,976.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.41x = 7,405.66 × 2,976.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.41x = 22,042,354.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,042,354.54/5,366.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,107.47

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