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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,323.97, 7,982.42 and 2,984.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,323.97, 7,982.42 and 2,984.19 is: 4,474.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,323.97 : 7,982.42 = 2,984.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,323.97/7,982.42 = 2,984.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,323.97x = 7,982.42 × 2,984.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,323.97x = 23,821,043.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,821,043.02/5,323.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,474.30

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