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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.52, 7,354.80 and 2,972.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.52, 7,354.80 and 2,972.07 is: 4,100.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.52 : 7,354.80 = 2,972.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.52/7,354.80 = 2,972.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.52x = 7,354.80 × 2,972.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.52x = 21,858,980.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,858,980.44/5,330.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,100.72

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