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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.77, 7,405.89 and 2,944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.77, 7,405.89 and 2,944 is: 4,062.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.77 : 7,405.89 = 2,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.77/7,405.89 = 2,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.77x = 7,405.89 × 2,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.77x = 21,802,940.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,802,940.16/5,366.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.58

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