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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,315.38, 7,334.91 and 2,924.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,315.38, 7,334.91 and 2,924.94 is: 4,036.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,315.38 : 7,334.91 = 2,924.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,315.38/7,334.91 = 2,924.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,315.38x = 7,334.91 × 2,924.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,315.38x = 21,454,197.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,454,197.31/5,315.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.25

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