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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.20, 7,419.05 and 2,986.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.20, 7,419.05 and 2,986.05 is: 4,120.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.20 : 7,419.05 = 2,986.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.20/7,419.05 = 2,986.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.20x = 7,419.05 × 2,986.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.20x = 22,153,661.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,153,661.72/5,376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.69

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