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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.03, 7,358.24 and 2,974.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.03, 7,358.24 and 2,974.17 is: 4,104.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.03 : 7,358.24 = 2,974.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.03/7,358.24 = 2,974.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.03x = 7,358.24 × 2,974.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.03x = 21,884,656.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,884,656.66/5,332.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.38

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