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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,314.85, 7,334.58 and 2,924.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,314.85, 7,334.58 and 2,924.91 is: 4,036.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,314.85 : 7,334.58 = 2,924.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,314.85/7,334.58 = 2,924.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,314.85x = 7,334.58 × 2,924.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,314.85x = 21,452,997.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,452,997.36/5,314.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.43

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