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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,389.22, 7,436.20 and 2,998.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,389.22, 7,436.20 and 2,998.88 is: 4,137.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,389.22 : 7,436.20 = 2,998.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,389.22/7,436.20 = 2,998.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,389.22x = 7,436.20 × 2,998.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,389.22x = 22,300,271.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,300,271.46/5,389.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.94

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