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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.38, 7,347.49 and 2,934.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.38, 7,347.49 and 2,934.43 is: 4,049.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.38 : 7,347.49 = 2,934.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.38/7,347.49 = 2,934.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.38x = 7,347.49 × 2,934.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.38x = 21,560,669.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,560,669.38/5,324.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.43

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