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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,386.98, 7,434.34 and 2,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,386.98, 7,434.34 and 2,997.20 is: 4,136.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,386.98 : 7,434.34 = 2,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,386.98/7,434.34 = 2,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,386.98x = 7,434.34 × 2,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,386.98x = 22,282,203.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,282,203.85/5,386.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.31

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