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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,388.28, 7,435.92 and 2,998.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,388.28, 7,435.92 and 2,998.44 is: 4,137.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,388.28 : 7,435.92 = 2,998.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,388.28/7,435.92 = 2,998.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,388.28x = 7,435.92 × 2,998.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,388.28x = 22,296,159.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,296,159.96/5,388.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.90

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